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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,641.74, 33,997.35 and 14,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,641.74, 33,997.35 and 14,029.12 is: 19,355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,641.74 : 33,997.35 = 14,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,641.74/33,997.35 = 14,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,641.74x = 33,997.35 × 14,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,641.74x = 476,952,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,952,902.83/24,641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.49

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