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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.46, 33,524.37 and 13,682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.46, 33,524.37 and 13,682.46 is: 18,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.46 : 33,524.37 = 13,682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.46/33,524.37 = 13,682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.46x = 33,524.37 × 13,682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.46x = 458,695,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,695,851.55/24,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,881.45

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