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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,642.62, 33,998.25 and 14,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,642.62, 33,998.25 and 14,029.52 is: 19,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,642.62 : 33,998.25 = 14,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,642.62/33,998.25 = 14,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,642.62x = 33,998.25 × 14,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,642.62x = 476,979,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,979,128.34/24,642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,355.86

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