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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.97, 33,989.14 and 14,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.97, 33,989.14 and 14,022.90 is: 19,346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.97 : 33,989.14 = 14,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.97/33,989.14 = 14,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.97x = 33,989.14 × 14,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.97x = 476,626,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,626,311.31/24,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.76

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