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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.28, 33,136.02 and 13,940.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.28, 33,136.02 and 13,940.55 is: 19,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.28 : 33,136.02 = 13,940.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.28/33,136.02 = 13,940.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.28x = 33,136.02 × 13,940.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.28x = 461,934,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,934,343.61/24,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.22

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