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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.13, 33,159.87 and 13,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.13, 33,159.87 and 13,963.26 is: 19,269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.13 : 33,159.87 = 13,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.13/33,159.87 = 13,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.13x = 33,159.87 × 13,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.13x = 463,019,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,019,886.38/24,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,269.11

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