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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.77, 34,006.20 and 14,033.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.77, 34,006.20 and 14,033.67 is: 19,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.77 : 34,006.20 = 14,033.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.77/34,006.20 = 14,033.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.77x = 34,006.20 × 14,033.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.77x = 477,231,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,231,788.75/24,637.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,369.93

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