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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.76, 33,535.80 and 13,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.76, 33,535.80 and 13,695 is: 18,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.76 : 33,535.80 = 13,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.76/33,535.80 = 13,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.76x = 33,535.80 × 13,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.76x = 459,272,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,272,781.00/24,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.97

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