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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.92, 33,126.30 and 13,938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.92, 33,126.30 and 13,938.12 is: 19,229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.92 : 33,126.30 = 13,938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.92/33,126.30 = 13,938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.92x = 33,126.30 × 13,938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.92x = 461,718,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,718,344.56/24,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,229.51

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