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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.81, 33,993.77 and 14,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.81, 33,993.77 and 14,023.65 is: 19,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.81 : 33,993.77 = 14,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.81/33,993.77 = 14,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.81x = 33,993.77 × 14,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.81x = 476,716,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,716,662.54/24,636.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.77

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