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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,303.93, 33,541.41 and 13,694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,303.93, 33,541.41 and 13,694.28 is: 18,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,303.93 : 33,541.41 = 13,694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,303.93/33,541.41 = 13,694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,303.93x = 33,541.41 × 13,694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,303.93x = 459,325,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,325,460.13/24,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.23

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