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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,633.57, 33,994.68 and 14,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,633.57, 33,994.68 and 14,023.26 is: 19,352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,633.57 : 33,994.68 = 14,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,633.57/33,994.68 = 14,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,633.57x = 33,994.68 × 14,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,633.57x = 476,716,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,716,236.26/24,633.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.30

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