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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.08, 33,151.92 and 13,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.08, 33,151.92 and 13,948.80 is: 19,253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.08 : 33,151.92 = 13,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.08/33,151.92 = 13,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.08x = 33,151.92 × 13,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.08x = 462,429,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,429,501.70/24,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.39

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