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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.74, 33,524.42 and 13,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.74, 33,524.42 and 13,682.76 is: 18,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.74 : 33,524.42 = 13,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.74/33,524.42 = 13,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.74x = 33,524.42 × 13,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.74x = 458,706,593.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,706,593.00/24,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.46

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