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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,200.68, 33,396.96 and 13,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,200.68, 33,396.96 and 13,591 is: 18,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,200.68 : 33,396.96 = 13,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,200.68/33,396.96 = 13,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,200.68x = 33,396.96 × 13,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,200.68x = 453,898,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,898,083.36/24,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.59

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