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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.84, 33,133.05 and 13,938.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.84, 33,133.05 and 13,938.02 is: 19,234.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.84 : 33,133.05 = 13,938.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.84/33,133.05 = 13,938.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.84x = 33,133.05 × 13,938.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.84x = 461,809,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,809,258.52/24,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.16

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