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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.45, 33,297.73 and 13,920.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.45, 33,297.73 and 13,920.31 is: 19,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.45 : 33,297.73 = 13,920.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.45/33,297.73 = 13,920.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.45x = 33,297.73 × 13,920.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.45x = 463,514,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,514,824.54/24,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.10

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