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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.39, 33,993.88 and 14,021.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.39, 33,993.88 and 14,021.71 is: 19,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.39 : 33,993.88 = 14,021.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.39/33,993.88 = 14,021.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.39x = 33,993.88 × 14,021.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.39x = 476,652,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,652,207.10/24,631.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,351.41

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