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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.29, 33,132.47 and 13,935.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.29, 33,132.47 and 13,935.89 is: 19,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.29 : 33,132.47 = 13,935.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.29/33,132.47 = 13,935.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.29x = 33,132.47 × 13,935.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.29x = 461,730,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,730,470.50/24,004.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.33

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