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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.48, 33,152.06 and 13,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.48, 33,152.06 and 13,954.98 is: 19,253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.48 : 33,152.06 = 13,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.48/33,152.06 = 13,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.48x = 33,152.06 × 13,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.48x = 462,636,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,636,181.60/24,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.66

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