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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.22, 33,531.40 and 13,691.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.22, 33,531.40 and 13,691.27 is: 18,893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.22 : 33,531.40 = 13,691.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.22/33,531.40 = 13,691.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.22x = 33,531.40 × 13,691.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.22x = 459,087,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,087,551.82/24,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,893.87

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