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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.62, 33,531.57 and 13,688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.62, 33,531.57 and 13,688.07 is: 18,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.62 : 33,531.57 = 13,688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.62/33,531.57 = 13,688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.62x = 33,531.57 × 13,688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.62x = 458,982,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,982,477.37/24,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.24

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