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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.98, 33,537.96 and 13,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.98, 33,537.96 and 13,696.02 is: 18,900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.98 : 33,537.96 = 13,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.98/33,537.96 = 13,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.98x = 33,537.96 × 13,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.98x = 459,336,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,336,570.92/24,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.42

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