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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.39, 33,661.01 and 14,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.39, 33,661.01 and 14,831.95 is: 20,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.39 : 33,661.01 = 14,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.39/33,661.01 = 14,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.39x = 33,661.01 × 14,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.39x = 499,258,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,258,422.48/24,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,466.96

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