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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.39, 33,163.83 and 13,961.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.39, 33,163.83 and 13,961.63 is: 19,265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.39 : 33,163.83 = 13,961.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.39/33,163.83 = 13,961.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.39x = 33,163.83 × 13,961.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.39x = 463,020,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,020,958.02/24,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.74

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