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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.73, 33,991.82 and 14,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.73, 33,991.82 and 14,021.36 is: 19,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.73 : 33,991.82 = 14,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.73/33,991.82 = 14,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.73x = 33,991.82 × 14,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.73x = 476,611,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,611,305.21/24,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.49

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