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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.92, 33,159.57 and 13,821.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.92, 33,159.57 and 13,821.41 is: 19,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.92 : 33,159.57 = 13,821.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.92/33,159.57 = 13,821.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.92x = 33,159.57 × 13,821.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.92x = 458,312,012.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,312,012.39/24,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,071.76

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