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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.06, 33,535.89 and 13,693.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.06, 33,535.89 and 13,693.82 is: 18,896.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.06 : 33,535.89 = 13,693.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.06/33,535.89 = 13,693.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.06x = 33,535.89 × 13,693.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.06x = 459,234,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,234,441.20/24,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,896.93

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