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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.84, 33,368.30 and 13,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.84, 33,368.30 and 13,971.12 is: 19,274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.84 : 33,368.30 = 13,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.84/33,368.30 = 13,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.84x = 33,368.30 × 13,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.84x = 466,192,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,192,523.50/24,186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,274.64

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