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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.56, 33,519.25 and 13,683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.56, 33,519.25 and 13,683.19 is: 18,879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.56 : 33,519.25 = 13,683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.56/33,519.25 = 13,683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.56x = 33,519.25 × 13,683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.56x = 458,650,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,650,266.41/24,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.50

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