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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306, 33,541.44 and 13,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306, 33,541.44 and 13,695 is: 18,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306 : 33,541.44 = 13,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306/33,541.44 = 13,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306x = 33,541.44 × 13,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306x = 459,350,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,350,020.80/24,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.63

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