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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.92, 33,992.10 and 14,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.92, 33,992.10 and 14,021.55 is: 19,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.92 : 33,992.10 = 14,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.92/33,992.10 = 14,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.92x = 33,992.10 × 14,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.92x = 476,622,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,622,004.64/24,631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,349.77

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