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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,069.68, 33,217.42 and 13,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,069.68, 33,217.42 and 13,862.23 is: 19,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,069.68 : 33,217.42 = 13,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,069.68/33,217.42 = 13,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,069.68x = 33,217.42 × 13,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,069.68x = 460,467,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,467,516.05/24,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,130.60

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