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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.48, 33,159.78 and 13,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.48, 33,159.78 and 13,959.18 is: 19,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.48 : 33,159.78 = 13,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.48/33,159.78 = 13,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.48x = 33,159.78 × 13,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.48x = 462,883,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,883,337.78/24,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,264.75

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