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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,633.47, 33,996.89 and 14,021.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,633.47, 33,996.89 and 14,021.39 is: 19,351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,633.47 : 33,996.89 = 14,021.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,633.47/33,996.89 = 14,021.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,633.47x = 33,996.89 × 14,021.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,633.47x = 476,683,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,683,518.55/24,633.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.05

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