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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.49, 33,159.81 and 13,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.49, 33,159.81 and 13,958.68 is: 19,261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.49 : 33,159.81 = 13,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.49/33,159.81 = 13,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.49x = 33,159.81 × 13,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.49x = 462,867,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,867,176.65/24,030.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,261.66

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