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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.84, 33,706.74 and 14,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.84, 33,706.74 and 14,360.72 is: 19,812.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.84 : 33,706.74 = 14,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.84/33,706.74 = 14,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.84x = 33,706.74 × 14,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.84x = 484,053,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,053,055.25/24,431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.39

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