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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,643.62, 33,999.63 and 14,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,643.62, 33,999.63 and 14,030.52 is: 19,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,643.62 : 33,999.63 = 14,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,643.62/33,999.63 = 14,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,643.62x = 33,999.63 × 14,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,643.62x = 477,032,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,032,488.71/24,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,357.24

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