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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.10, 33,527.09 and 13,688.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.10, 33,527.09 and 13,688.15 is: 18,889.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.10 : 33,527.09 = 13,688.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.10/33,527.09 = 13,688.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.10x = 33,527.09 × 13,688.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.10x = 458,923,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,923,836.98/24,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.56

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