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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.70, 33,393.15 and 13,586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.70, 33,393.15 and 13,586.70 is: 18,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.70 : 33,393.15 = 13,586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.70/33,393.15 = 13,586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.70x = 33,393.15 × 13,586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.70x = 453,702,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,702,711.11/24,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.83

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