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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.99, 33,131.88 and 13,937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.99, 33,131.88 and 13,937.83 is: 19,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.99 : 33,131.88 = 13,937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.99/33,131.88 = 13,937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.99x = 33,131.88 × 13,937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.99x = 461,786,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,786,428.19/24,010.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.30

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