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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.43, 33,991.41 and 14,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.43, 33,991.41 and 14,021.07 is: 19,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.43 : 33,991.41 = 14,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.43/33,991.41 = 14,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.43x = 33,991.41 × 14,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.43x = 476,595,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,595,939.01/24,631.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.10

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