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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.47, 33,989.82 and 14,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.47, 33,989.82 and 14,023.40 is: 19,347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.47 : 33,989.82 = 14,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.47/33,989.82 = 14,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.47x = 33,989.82 × 14,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.47x = 476,652,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,652,671.84/24,636.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,347.45

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