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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.96, 33,529.62 and 13,686.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.96, 33,529.62 and 13,686.76 is: 18,888.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.96 : 33,529.62 = 13,686.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.96/33,529.62 = 13,686.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.96x = 33,529.62 × 13,686.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.96x = 458,911,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,911,861.83/24,295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,888.40

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