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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.91, 33,201.42 and 13,986.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.91, 33,201.42 and 13,986.75 is: 19,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.91 : 33,201.42 = 13,986.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.91/33,201.42 = 13,986.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.91x = 33,201.42 × 13,986.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.91x = 464,379,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,379,961.19/24,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.98

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