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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.62, 33,996.87 and 14,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.62, 33,996.87 and 14,028.52 is: 19,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.62 : 33,996.87 = 14,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.62/33,996.87 = 14,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.62x = 33,996.87 × 14,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.62x = 476,925,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,925,770.73/24,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,354.48

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