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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.58, 33,127.68 and 13,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.58, 33,127.68 and 13,939.92 is: 19,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.58 : 33,127.68 = 13,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.58/33,127.68 = 13,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.58x = 33,127.68 × 13,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.58x = 461,797,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,797,208.99/24,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.08

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