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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.48, 33,527.88 and 13,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.48, 33,527.88 and 13,685.28 is: 18,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.48 : 33,527.88 = 13,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.48/33,527.88 = 13,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.48x = 33,527.88 × 13,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.48x = 458,838,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,838,425.61/24,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.75

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