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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.57, 33,994.35 and 14,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.57, 33,994.35 and 14,018.76 is: 19,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.57 : 33,994.35 = 14,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.57/33,994.35 = 14,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.57x = 33,994.35 × 14,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.57x = 476,558,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,558,634.01/24,630.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.26

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