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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.57, 33,998.50 and 14,026.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.57, 33,998.50 and 14,026.19 is: 19,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.57 : 33,998.50 = 14,026.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.57/33,998.50 = 14,026.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.57x = 33,998.50 × 14,026.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.57x = 476,869,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,869,420.72/24,636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.16

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