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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.96, 33,991.32 and 14,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.96, 33,991.32 and 14,021.76 is: 19,350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.96 : 33,991.32 = 14,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.96/33,991.32 = 14,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.96x = 33,991.32 × 14,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.96x = 476,618,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,618,131.12/24,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.37

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