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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.06, 33,530.13 and 13,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.06, 33,530.13 and 13,685.70 is: 18,886.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.06 : 33,530.13 = 13,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.06/33,530.13 = 13,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.06x = 33,530.13 × 13,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.06x = 458,883,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,883,300.14/24,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.37

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