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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,066.56, 33,211.68 and 13,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,066.56, 33,211.68 and 13,995.20 is: 19,313.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066.56 : 33,211.68 = 13,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066.56/33,211.68 = 13,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066.56x = 33,211.68 × 13,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066.56x = 464,804,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,804,103.94/24,066.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.28

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