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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.52, 33,149.93 and 13,949.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.52, 33,149.93 and 13,949.98 is: 19,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.52 : 33,149.93 = 13,949.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.52/33,149.93 = 13,949.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.52x = 33,149.93 × 13,949.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.52x = 462,440,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,440,707.88/24,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,249.50

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