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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.02, 33,160.50 and 13,956.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.02, 33,160.50 and 13,956.26 is: 19,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.02 : 33,160.50 = 13,956.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.02/33,160.50 = 13,956.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.02x = 33,160.50 × 13,956.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.02x = 462,796,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,796,393.93/24,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.69

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