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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030, 33,159.12 and 13,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030, 33,159.12 and 13,958.18 is: 19,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030 : 33,159.12 = 13,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030/33,159.12 = 13,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030x = 33,159.12 × 13,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030x = 462,840,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,840,965.60/24,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,260.96

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