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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.92, 33,122.88 and 13,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.92, 33,122.88 and 13,928.52 is: 19,218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.92 : 33,122.88 = 13,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.92/33,122.88 = 13,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.92x = 33,122.88 × 13,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.92x = 461,352,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,352,696.54/24,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,218.29

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