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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.48, 33,533.40 and 13,689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.48, 33,533.40 and 13,689.28 is: 18,891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.48 : 33,533.40 = 13,689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.48/33,533.40 = 13,689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.48x = 33,533.40 × 13,689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.48x = 459,048,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,048,101.95/24,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.27

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