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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.64, 33,201.84 and 13,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.64, 33,201.84 and 13,985.20 is: 19,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.64 : 33,201.84 = 13,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.64/33,201.84 = 13,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.64x = 33,201.84 × 13,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.64x = 464,334,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,334,372.77/24,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.91

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