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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.24, 33,127.44 and 13,931.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.24, 33,127.44 and 13,931.84 is: 19,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.24 : 33,127.44 = 13,931.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.24/33,127.44 = 13,931.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.24x = 33,127.44 × 13,931.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.24x = 461,526,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,526,193.69/24,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.86

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