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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.22, 33,991.12 and 14,020.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.22, 33,991.12 and 14,020.85 is: 19,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.22 : 33,991.12 = 14,020.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.22/33,991.12 = 14,020.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.22x = 33,991.12 × 14,020.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.22x = 476,584,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,584,394.85/24,631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,348.79

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