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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.92, 33,542.80 and 13,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.92, 33,542.80 and 13,695.28 is: 18,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.92 : 33,542.80 = 13,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.92/33,542.80 = 13,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.92x = 33,542.80 × 13,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.92x = 459,378,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,378,037.98/24,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.62

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