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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.27, 33,139.86 and 13,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.27, 33,139.86 and 13,932.76 is: 19,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.27 : 33,139.86 = 13,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.27/33,139.86 = 13,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.27x = 33,139.86 × 13,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.27x = 461,729,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,729,682.04/24,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.71

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