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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.93, 33,120.12 and 13,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.93, 33,120.12 and 13,926.53 is: 19,215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.93 : 33,120.12 = 13,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.93/33,120.12 = 13,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.93x = 33,120.12 × 13,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.93x = 461,248,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,248,344.78/24,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.53

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