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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.48, 33,163.96 and 13,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.48, 33,163.96 and 13,961.68 is: 19,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.48 : 33,163.96 = 13,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.48/33,163.96 = 13,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.48x = 33,163.96 × 13,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.48x = 463,024,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,024,597.05/24,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.82

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