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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.68, 33,392.80 and 13,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.68, 33,392.80 and 13,590.72 is: 18,755.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.68 : 33,392.80 = 13,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.68/33,392.80 = 13,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.68x = 33,392.80 × 13,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.68x = 453,832,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,832,194.82/24,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.19

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