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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.31, 33,392.88 and 13,586.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.31, 33,392.88 and 13,586.67 is: 18,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.31 : 33,392.88 = 13,586.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.31/33,392.88 = 13,586.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.31x = 33,392.88 × 13,586.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.31x = 453,698,040.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,698,040.91/24,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.94

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