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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.56, 33,125.12 and 13,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.56, 33,125.12 and 13,930.14 is: 19,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.56 : 33,125.12 = 13,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.56/33,125.12 = 13,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.56x = 33,125.12 × 13,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.56x = 461,437,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,437,665.92/24,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.52

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