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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.88, 33,162.28 and 13,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.88, 33,162.28 and 13,965.01 is: 19,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.88 : 33,162.28 = 13,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.88/33,162.28 = 13,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.88x = 33,162.28 × 13,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.88x = 463,111,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,111,571.82/24,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,271.52

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