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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.58, 33,997.12 and 14,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.58, 33,997.12 and 14,020.76 is: 19,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.58 : 33,997.12 = 14,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.58/33,997.12 = 14,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.58x = 33,997.12 × 14,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.58x = 476,665,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,665,460.21/24,632.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.02

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