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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.61, 33,997.17 and 14,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.61, 33,997.17 and 14,025.24 is: 19,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.61 : 33,997.17 = 14,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.61/33,997.17 = 14,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.61x = 33,997.17 × 14,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.61x = 476,818,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,818,468.57/24,635.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.85

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