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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,301.81, 33,535.55 and 13,693.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,301.81, 33,535.55 and 13,693.57 is: 18,896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,301.81 : 33,535.55 = 13,693.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,301.81/33,535.55 = 13,693.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,301.81x = 33,535.55 × 13,693.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,301.81x = 459,221,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,221,332.95/24,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.59

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