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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.68, 33,216.04 and 13,861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.68, 33,216.04 and 13,861.23 is: 19,129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.68 : 33,216.04 = 13,861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.68/33,216.04 = 13,861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.68x = 33,216.04 × 13,861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.68x = 460,415,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,415,062.90/24,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,129.22

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