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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.04, 33,531.14 and 13,691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.04, 33,531.14 and 13,691.09 is: 18,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.04 : 33,531.14 = 13,691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.04/33,531.14 = 13,691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.04x = 33,531.14 × 13,691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.04x = 459,077,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,077,722.11/24,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.62

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