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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.82, 33,996.52 and 14,025.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.82, 33,996.52 and 14,025.66 is: 19,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.82 : 33,996.52 = 14,025.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.82/33,996.52 = 14,025.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.82x = 33,996.52 × 14,025.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.82x = 476,823,630.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,823,630.70/24,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.54

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