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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.78, 33,129.81 and 13,936.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.78, 33,129.81 and 13,936.05 is: 19,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.78 : 33,129.81 = 13,936.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.78/33,129.81 = 13,936.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.78x = 33,129.81 × 13,936.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.78x = 461,698,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,698,688.65/24,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.01

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