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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.80, 33,394.26 and 13,590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.80, 33,394.26 and 13,590.76 is: 18,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.80 : 33,394.26 = 13,590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.80/33,394.26 = 13,590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.80x = 33,394.26 × 13,590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.80x = 453,853,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,853,373.04/24,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.98

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