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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.62, 33,136.35 and 13,940.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.62, 33,136.35 and 13,940.27 is: 19,236.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.62 : 33,136.35 = 13,940.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.62/33,136.35 = 13,940.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.62x = 33,136.35 × 13,940.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.62x = 461,929,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,929,665.81/24,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.95

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