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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.88, 33,532.08 and 13,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.88, 33,532.08 and 13,689.52 is: 18,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.88 : 33,532.08 = 13,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.88/33,532.08 = 13,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.88x = 33,532.08 × 13,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.88x = 459,038,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,038,079.80/24,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.33

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