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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.97, 33,716.97 and 14,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.97, 33,716.97 and 14,360.28 is: 19,817.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.97 : 33,716.97 = 14,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.97/33,716.97 = 14,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.97x = 33,716.97 × 14,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.97x = 484,185,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,185,129.95/24,431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.69

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