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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.25, 33,159.47 and 13,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.25, 33,159.47 and 13,958.42 is: 19,261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.25 : 33,159.47 = 13,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.25/33,159.47 = 13,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.25x = 33,159.47 × 13,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.25x = 462,853,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,853,573.65/24,030.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.29

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