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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.24, 33,998.22 and 14,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.24, 33,998.22 and 14,029.08 is: 19,357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.24 : 33,998.22 = 14,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.24/33,998.22 = 14,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.24x = 33,998.22 × 14,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.24x = 476,963,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,963,748.24/24,639.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.89

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