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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.74, 33,997.86 and 14,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.74, 33,997.86 and 14,024.32 is: 19,353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.74 : 33,997.86 = 14,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.74/33,997.86 = 14,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.74x = 33,997.86 × 14,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.74x = 476,796,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,796,867.96/24,636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.08

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