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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.93, 33,136.70 and 13,936.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.93, 33,136.70 and 13,936.21 is: 19,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.93 : 33,136.70 = 13,936.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.93/33,136.70 = 13,936.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.93x = 33,136.70 × 13,936.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.93x = 461,799,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,799,857.38/24,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.70

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