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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.34, 33,989.91 and 14,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.34, 33,989.91 and 14,019.98 is: 19,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.34 : 33,989.91 = 14,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.34/33,989.91 = 14,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.34x = 33,989.91 × 14,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.34x = 476,537,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,537,858.40/24,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.60

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