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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.24, 33,522.98 and 13,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.24, 33,522.98 and 13,682.60 is: 18,879.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.24 : 33,522.98 = 13,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.24/33,522.98 = 13,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.24x = 33,522.98 × 13,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.24x = 458,681,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,681,526.15/24,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,879.48

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