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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.81, 33,212.43 and 13,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.81, 33,212.43 and 13,862.42 is: 19,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.81 : 33,212.43 = 13,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.81/33,212.43 = 13,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.81x = 33,212.43 × 13,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.81x = 460,404,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,404,717.55/24,071.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,126.30

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