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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.35, 33,992.68 and 14,021.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.35, 33,992.68 and 14,021.98 is: 19,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.35 : 33,992.68 = 14,021.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.35/33,992.68 = 14,021.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.35x = 33,992.68 × 14,021.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.35x = 476,644,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,644,679.11/24,632.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.35

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