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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.92, 33,140.46 and 13,940.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.92, 33,140.46 and 13,940.54 is: 19,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.92 : 33,140.46 = 13,940.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.92/33,140.46 = 13,940.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.92x = 33,140.46 × 13,940.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.92x = 461,995,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,995,908.25/24,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.88

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