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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.40, 33,543.54 and 13,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.40, 33,543.54 and 13,695.02 is: 18,901.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.40 : 33,543.54 = 13,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.40/33,543.54 = 13,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.40x = 33,543.54 × 13,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.40x = 459,379,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,379,283.45/24,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.08

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