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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.95, 33,538.86 and 13,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.95, 33,538.86 and 13,692.60 is: 18,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.95 : 33,538.86 = 13,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.95/33,538.86 = 13,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.95x = 33,538.86 × 13,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.95x = 459,234,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,234,194.44/24,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,894.68

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