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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.13, 33,404.25 and 13,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.13, 33,404.25 and 13,996.92 is: 19,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.13 : 33,404.25 = 13,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.13/33,404.25 = 13,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.13x = 33,404.25 × 13,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.13x = 467,556,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,556,614.91/24,206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.63

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