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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,301.26, 33,533.73 and 13,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,301.26, 33,533.73 and 13,693.50 is: 18,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,301.26 : 33,533.73 = 13,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,301.26/33,533.73 = 13,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,301.26x = 33,533.73 × 13,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,301.26x = 459,194,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,194,131.76/24,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.90

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