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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.42, 33,524.50 and 13,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.42, 33,524.50 and 13,683.02 is: 18,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.42 : 33,524.50 = 13,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.42/33,524.50 = 13,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.42x = 33,524.50 × 13,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.42x = 458,716,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,716,403.99/24,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.33

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