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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.87, 33,324.93 and 13,942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.87, 33,324.93 and 13,942.26 is: 19,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.87 : 33,324.93 = 13,942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.87/33,324.93 = 13,942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.87x = 33,324.93 × 13,942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.87x = 464,624,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,624,838.54/24,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,238.43

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