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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.12, 33,993.42 and 14,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.12, 33,993.42 and 14,026.02 is: 19,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.12 : 33,993.42 = 14,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.12/33,993.42 = 14,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.12x = 33,993.42 × 14,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.12x = 476,792,388.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,792,388.79/24,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.03

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