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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.46, 33,519.96 and 13,681.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.46, 33,519.96 and 13,681.08 is: 18,879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.46 : 33,519.96 = 13,681.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.46/33,519.96 = 13,681.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.46x = 33,519.96 × 13,681.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.46x = 458,589,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,589,254.36/24,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.40

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