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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.71, 33,533.10 and 13,689.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.71, 33,533.10 and 13,689.34 is: 18,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.71 : 33,533.10 = 13,689.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.71/33,533.10 = 13,689.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.71x = 33,533.10 × 13,689.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.71x = 459,046,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,046,007.15/24,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.01

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