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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.91, 33,993.27 and 14,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.91, 33,993.27 and 14,022.32 is: 19,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.91 : 33,993.27 = 14,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.91/33,993.27 = 14,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.91x = 33,993.27 × 14,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.91x = 476,664,339.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,664,339.82/24,632.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.71

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