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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.69, 33,390.02 and 13,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.69, 33,390.02 and 13,586.74 is: 18,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.69 : 33,390.02 = 13,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.69/33,390.02 = 13,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.69x = 33,390.02 × 13,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.69x = 453,661,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,661,470.83/24,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.23

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