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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.76, 33,201.56 and 13,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.76, 33,201.56 and 13,996.10 is: 19,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.76 : 33,201.56 = 13,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.76/33,201.56 = 13,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.76x = 33,201.56 × 13,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.76x = 464,692,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,692,353.92/24,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,306.87

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