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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.24, 33,121.92 and 13,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.24, 33,121.92 and 13,927.84 is: 19,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.24 : 33,121.92 = 13,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.24/33,121.92 = 13,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.24x = 33,121.92 × 13,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.24x = 461,316,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,316,802.25/24,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.34

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