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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.16, 33,531.32 and 13,691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.16, 33,531.32 and 13,691.21 is: 18,893.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.16 : 33,531.32 = 13,691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.16/33,531.32 = 13,691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.16x = 33,531.32 × 13,691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.16x = 459,084,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,084,275.24/24,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.79

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