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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,639.92, 33,999.18 and 14,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,639.92, 33,999.18 and 14,029.76 is: 19,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,639.92 : 33,999.18 = 14,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,639.92/33,999.18 = 14,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,639.92x = 33,999.18 × 14,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,639.92x = 477,000,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,000,335.60/24,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.84

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