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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.10, 33,184.04 and 13,975.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.10, 33,184.04 and 13,975.05 is: 19,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.10 : 33,184.04 = 13,975.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.10/33,184.04 = 13,975.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.10x = 33,184.04 × 13,975.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.10x = 463,748,618.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,748,618.20/24,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.01

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