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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,299.63, 33,533.34 and 13,692.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,299.63, 33,533.34 and 13,692.68 is: 18,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,299.63 : 33,533.34 = 13,692.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,299.63/33,533.34 = 13,692.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,299.63x = 33,533.34 × 13,692.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,299.63x = 459,161,277.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,161,277.71/24,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.81

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