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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.61, 33,531.92 and 13,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.61, 33,531.92 and 13,691.66 is: 18,894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.61 : 33,531.92 = 13,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.61/33,531.92 = 13,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.61x = 33,531.92 × 13,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.61x = 459,107,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,107,411.67/24,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,894.39

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