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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.78, 33,142.26 and 13,945.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.78, 33,142.26 and 13,945.08 is: 19,244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.78 : 33,142.26 = 13,945.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.78/33,142.26 = 13,945.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.78x = 33,142.26 × 13,945.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.78x = 462,171,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,171,467.08/24,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.49

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