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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.49, 33,119.51 and 13,926.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.49, 33,119.51 and 13,926.09 is: 19,214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.49 : 33,119.51 = 13,926.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.49/33,119.51 = 13,926.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.49x = 33,119.51 × 13,926.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.49x = 461,225,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,225,277.02/24,003.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,214.93

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