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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.42, 33,522.54 and 13,681.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.42, 33,522.54 and 13,681.12 is: 18,881.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.42 : 33,522.54 = 13,681.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.42/33,522.54 = 13,681.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.42x = 33,522.54 × 13,681.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.42x = 458,625,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,625,892.44/24,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.71

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