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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.06, 33,998.25 and 14,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.06, 33,998.25 and 14,026.90 is: 19,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.06 : 33,998.25 = 14,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.06/33,998.25 = 14,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.06x = 33,998.25 × 14,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.06x = 476,890,052.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,890,052.93/24,640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.26

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