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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.05, 33,531.86 and 13,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.05, 33,531.86 and 13,544.03 is: 18,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.05 : 33,531.86 = 13,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.05/33,531.86 = 13,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.05x = 33,531.86 × 13,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.05x = 454,156,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,156,282.42/24,298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.06

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