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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.62, 33,275.91 and 13,905.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.62, 33,275.91 and 13,905.93 is: 19,191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.62 : 33,275.91 = 13,905.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.62/33,275.91 = 13,905.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.62x = 33,275.91 × 13,905.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.62x = 462,732,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,732,475.15/24,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,191.26

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