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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.98, 33,990.93 and 14,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.98, 33,990.93 and 14,021.28 is: 19,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.98 : 33,990.93 = 14,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.98/33,990.93 = 14,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.98x = 33,990.93 × 14,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.98x = 476,596,346.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,596,346.99/24,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.47

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