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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.76, 33,528.72 and 13,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.76, 33,528.72 and 13,685.24 is: 18,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.76 : 33,528.72 = 13,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.76/33,528.72 = 13,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.76x = 33,528.72 × 13,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.76x = 458,848,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,848,580.09/24,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.95

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