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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636, 33,999.12 and 14,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636, 33,999.12 and 14,026.08 is: 19,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636 : 33,999.12 = 14,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636/33,999.12 = 14,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636x = 33,999.12 × 14,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636x = 476,874,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,874,377.05/24,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.81

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