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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.28, 33,321.08 and 13,938.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.28, 33,321.08 and 13,938.81 is: 19,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.28 : 33,321.08 = 13,938.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.28/33,321.08 = 13,938.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.28x = 33,321.08 × 13,938.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.28x = 464,456,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,456,261.24/24,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.92

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