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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.63, 33,156.40 and 13,960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.63, 33,156.40 and 13,960.73 is: 19,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.63 : 33,156.40 = 13,960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.63/33,156.40 = 13,960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.63x = 33,156.40 × 13,960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.63x = 462,887,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,887,548.72/24,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.61

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