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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,638.92, 33,997.80 and 14,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,638.92, 33,997.80 and 14,028.76 is: 19,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,638.92 : 33,997.80 = 14,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,638.92/33,997.80 = 14,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,638.92x = 33,997.80 × 14,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,638.92x = 476,946,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,946,976.73/24,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.46

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