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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.60, 33,149.94 and 13,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.60, 33,149.94 and 13,949.56 is: 19,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.60 : 33,149.94 = 13,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.60/33,149.94 = 13,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.60x = 33,149.94 × 13,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.60x = 462,426,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,426,994.15/24,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.48

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