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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.96, 33,523.41 and 13,683.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.96, 33,523.41 and 13,683.58 is: 18,882.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.96 : 33,523.41 = 13,683.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.96/33,523.41 = 13,683.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.96x = 33,523.41 × 13,683.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.96x = 458,720,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,720,262.61/24,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.85

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