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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.64, 33,524.52 and 13,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.64, 33,524.52 and 13,682.32 is: 18,880.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.64 : 33,524.52 = 13,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.64/33,524.52 = 13,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.64x = 33,524.52 × 13,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.64x = 458,693,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,693,210.49/24,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,880.43

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