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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.04, 33,197.88 and 13,849.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.04, 33,197.88 and 13,849.27 is: 19,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.04 : 33,197.88 = 13,849.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.04/33,197.88 = 13,849.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.04x = 33,197.88 × 13,849.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.04x = 459,766,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,766,403.55/24,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.10

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