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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.30, 33,995.18 and 14,027.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.30, 33,995.18 and 14,027.27 is: 19,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.30 : 33,995.18 = 14,027.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.30/33,995.18 = 14,027.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.30x = 33,995.18 × 14,027.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.30x = 476,859,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,859,498.42/24,640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,352.83

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