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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.24, 33,996.66 and 14,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.24, 33,996.66 and 14,028.62 is: 19,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.24 : 33,996.66 = 14,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.24/33,996.66 = 14,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.24x = 33,996.66 × 14,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.24x = 476,926,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,926,224.41/24,641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.80

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