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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,055.20, 33,186.76 and 13,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,055.20, 33,186.76 and 13,981.84 is: 19,289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,055.20 : 33,186.76 = 13,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,055.20/33,186.76 = 13,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,055.20x = 33,186.76 × 13,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,055.20x = 464,011,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,011,968.44/24,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.47

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