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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.93, 33,392.28 and 13,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.93, 33,392.28 and 13,588.01 is: 18,750.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.93 : 33,392.28 = 13,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.93/33,392.28 = 13,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.93x = 33,392.28 × 13,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.93x = 453,734,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,734,634.56/24,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.97

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