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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.10, 33,393.87 and 13,586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.10, 33,393.87 and 13,586.31 is: 18,750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.10 : 33,393.87 = 13,586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.10/33,393.87 = 13,586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.10x = 33,393.87 × 13,586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.10x = 453,699,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,699,469.92/24,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.94

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