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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.36, 33,198.17 and 13,985.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.36, 33,198.17 and 13,985.33 is: 19,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.36 : 33,198.17 = 13,985.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.36/33,198.17 = 13,985.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.36x = 33,198.17 × 13,985.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.36x = 464,287,126.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,287,126.93/24,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,299.17

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