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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.56, 33,523.92 and 13,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.56, 33,523.92 and 13,681.20 is: 18,880.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.56 : 33,523.92 = 13,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.56/33,523.92 = 13,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.56x = 33,523.92 × 13,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.56x = 458,647,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,647,454.30/24,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.16

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