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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.20, 33,182.46 and 13,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.20, 33,182.46 and 13,973.76 is: 19,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.20 : 33,182.46 = 13,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.20/33,182.46 = 13,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.20x = 33,182.46 × 13,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.20x = 463,683,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,683,732.25/24,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.25

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