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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.70, 33,537.51 and 13,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.70, 33,537.51 and 13,695.75 is: 18,900.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.70 : 33,537.51 = 13,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.70/33,537.51 = 13,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.70x = 33,537.51 × 13,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.70x = 459,321,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,321,352.58/24,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.01

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