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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.24, 33,532.92 and 13,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.24, 33,532.92 and 13,688.64 is: 18,890.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.24 : 33,532.92 = 13,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.24/33,532.92 = 13,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.24x = 33,532.92 × 13,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.24x = 459,020,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,020,070.03/24,299.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.31

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