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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.18, 33,132.90 and 13,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.18, 33,132.90 and 13,933.45 is: 19,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.18 : 33,132.90 = 13,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.18/33,132.90 = 13,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.18x = 33,132.90 × 13,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.18x = 461,655,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,655,605.51/24,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,229.90

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