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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.60, 33,207.96 and 13,992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.60, 33,207.96 and 13,992.52 is: 19,308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.60 : 33,207.96 = 13,992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.60/33,207.96 = 13,992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.60x = 33,207.96 × 13,992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.60x = 464,663,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,663,044.46/24,064.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,308.99

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