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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.46, 33,528.96 and 13,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.46, 33,528.96 and 13,686.26 is: 18,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.46 : 33,528.96 = 13,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.46/33,528.96 = 13,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.46x = 33,528.96 × 13,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.46x = 458,886,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,886,064.09/24,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.73

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