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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.74, 33,533.61 and 13,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.74, 33,533.61 and 13,689.14 is: 18,891.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.74 : 33,533.61 = 13,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.74/33,533.61 = 13,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.74x = 33,533.61 × 13,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.74x = 459,046,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,046,282.00/24,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.00

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