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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.52, 33,297.08 and 13,917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.52, 33,297.08 and 13,917.96 is: 19,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.52 : 33,297.08 = 13,917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.52/33,297.08 = 13,917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.52x = 33,297.08 × 13,917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.52x = 463,427,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,427,427.56/24,126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,208.22

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