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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.91, 33,337.26 and 13,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.91, 33,337.26 and 13,952.63 is: 19,250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.91 : 33,337.26 = 13,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.91/33,337.26 = 13,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.91x = 33,337.26 × 13,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.91x = 465,142,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,142,537.34/24,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.27

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