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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,196.98, 33,389.55 and 13,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,196.98, 33,389.55 and 13,584.54 is: 18,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,196.98 : 33,389.55 = 13,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,196.98/33,389.55 = 13,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,196.98x = 33,389.55 × 13,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,196.98x = 453,581,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,581,677.56/24,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,745.38

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