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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.59, 33,991.64 and 14,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.59, 33,991.64 and 14,021.24 is: 19,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.59 : 33,991.64 = 14,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.59/33,991.64 = 14,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.59x = 33,991.64 × 14,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.59x = 476,604,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,604,702.37/24,631.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.33

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