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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.97, 33,141.45 and 13,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.97, 33,141.45 and 13,942.19 is: 19,239.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.97 : 33,141.45 = 13,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.97/33,141.45 = 13,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.97x = 33,141.45 × 13,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.97x = 462,064,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,064,527.91/24,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,239.08

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