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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.52, 33,202.60 and 13,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.52, 33,202.60 and 13,996.85 is: 19,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.52 : 33,202.60 = 13,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.52/33,202.60 = 13,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.52x = 33,202.60 × 13,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.52x = 464,731,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,731,811.81/24,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.90

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