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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.06, 33,531.51 and 13,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.06, 33,531.51 and 13,686.70 is: 18,887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.06 : 33,531.51 = 13,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.06/33,531.51 = 13,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.06x = 33,531.51 × 13,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.06x = 458,935,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,935,717.92/24,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.75

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