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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.62, 33,540.18 and 13,697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.62, 33,540.18 and 13,697.67 is: 18,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.62 : 33,540.18 = 13,697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.62/33,540.18 = 13,697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.62x = 33,540.18 × 13,697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.62x = 459,422,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,422,317.38/24,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.67

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