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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.56, 33,999.88 and 14,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.56, 33,999.88 and 14,027.18 is: 19,357.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.56 : 33,999.88 = 14,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.56/33,999.88 = 14,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.56x = 33,999.88 × 14,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.56x = 476,922,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,922,436.74/24,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.54

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