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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.27, 33,996.69 and 14,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.27, 33,996.69 and 14,024.90 is: 19,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.27 : 33,996.69 = 14,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.27/33,996.69 = 14,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.27x = 33,996.69 × 14,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.27x = 476,800,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,800,007.60/24,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.37

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