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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.10, 33,601.58 and 13,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.10, 33,601.58 and 13,593.34 is: 18,758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.10 : 33,601.58 = 13,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.10/33,601.58 = 13,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.10x = 33,601.58 × 13,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.10x = 456,757,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,757,701.48/24,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,758.71

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