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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.32, 33,541.05 and 13,696.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.32, 33,541.05 and 13,696.75 is: 18,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.32 : 33,541.05 = 13,696.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.32/33,541.05 = 13,696.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.32x = 33,541.05 × 13,696.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.32x = 459,403,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,403,376.59/24,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.35

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