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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.21, 33,238.95 and 13,880.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.21, 33,238.95 and 13,880.73 is: 19,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.21 : 33,238.95 = 13,880.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.21/33,238.95 = 13,880.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.21x = 33,238.95 × 13,880.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.21x = 461,380,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,380,807.34/24,088.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,153.80

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