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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.97, 33,528.30 and 13,689.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.97, 33,528.30 and 13,689.02 is: 18,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.97 : 33,528.30 = 13,689.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.97/33,528.30 = 13,689.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.97x = 33,528.30 × 13,689.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.97x = 458,969,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,969,601.75/24,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.77

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