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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.87, 33,710.16 and 14,871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.87, 33,710.16 and 14,871.65 is: 20,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.87 : 33,710.16 = 14,871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.87/33,710.16 = 14,871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.87x = 33,710.16 × 14,871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.87x = 501,325,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,325,579.51/24,431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.33

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