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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.63, 33,137.53 and 13,941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.63, 33,137.53 and 13,941.50 is: 19,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.63 : 33,137.53 = 13,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.63/33,137.53 = 13,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.63x = 33,137.53 × 13,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.63x = 461,986,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,986,673.95/24,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.32

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