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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.06, 33,524.61 and 13,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.06, 33,524.61 and 13,681.70 is: 18,880.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.06 : 33,524.61 = 13,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.06/33,524.61 = 13,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.06x = 33,524.61 × 13,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.06x = 458,673,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,673,656.64/24,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.85

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