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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.76, 33,991.76 and 14,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.76, 33,991.76 and 14,024.80 is: 19,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.76 : 33,991.76 = 14,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.76/33,991.76 = 14,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.76x = 33,991.76 × 14,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.76x = 476,727,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,727,635.65/24,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.47

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