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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.08, 33,389.40 and 13,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.08, 33,389.40 and 13,586.16 is: 18,748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.08 : 33,389.40 = 13,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.08/33,389.40 = 13,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.08x = 33,389.40 × 13,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.08x = 453,633,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,633,730.70/24,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.23

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