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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,342.58, 33,592.77 and 13,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,342.58, 33,592.77 and 13,588.27 is: 18,751.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,342.58 : 33,592.77 = 13,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,342.58/33,592.77 = 13,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,342.58x = 33,592.77 × 13,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,342.58x = 456,467,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,467,628.81/24,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,751.82

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