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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,305.46, 33,541.68 and 13,695.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,305.46, 33,541.68 and 13,695.30 is: 18,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,305.46 : 33,541.68 = 13,695.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,305.46/33,541.68 = 13,695.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,305.46x = 33,541.68 × 13,695.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,305.46x = 459,363,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,363,370.10/24,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.60

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