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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.19, 33,122.70 and 13,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.19, 33,122.70 and 13,929.96 is: 19,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.19 : 33,122.70 = 13,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.19/33,122.70 = 13,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.19x = 33,122.70 × 13,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.19x = 461,397,886.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,397,886.09/24,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.76

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