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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.70, 33,133.68 and 13,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.70, 33,133.68 and 13,938.18 is: 19,233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.70 : 33,133.68 = 13,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.70/33,133.68 = 13,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.70x = 33,133.68 × 13,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.70x = 461,823,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,823,195.90/24,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.26

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