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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.95, 33,125.63 and 13,930.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.95, 33,125.63 and 13,930.53 is: 19,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.95 : 33,125.63 = 13,930.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.95/33,125.63 = 13,930.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.95x = 33,125.63 × 13,930.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.95x = 461,457,512.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,457,512.83/24,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,221.03

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