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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.30, 33,981.38 and 14,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.30, 33,981.38 and 14,017.28 is: 19,339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.30 : 33,981.38 = 14,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.30/33,981.38 = 14,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.30x = 33,981.38 × 14,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.30x = 476,326,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,326,518.25/24,630.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.05

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