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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.09, 33,535.69 and 13,548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.09, 33,535.69 and 13,548.13 is: 18,695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.09 : 33,535.69 = 13,548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.09/33,535.69 = 13,548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.09x = 33,535.69 × 13,548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.09x = 454,345,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,345,887.76/24,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,695.75

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