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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.60, 33,213.48 and 13,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.60, 33,213.48 and 13,996.52 is: 19,314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.60 : 33,213.48 = 13,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.60/33,213.48 = 13,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.60x = 33,213.48 × 13,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.60x = 464,873,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,873,137.09/24,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,314.51

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