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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.84, 33,311.12 and 13,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.84, 33,311.12 and 13,932.26 is: 19,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.84 : 33,311.12 = 13,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.84/33,311.12 = 13,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.84x = 33,311.12 × 13,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.84x = 464,099,184.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,099,184.73/24,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,224.65

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