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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.13, 33,538.81 and 13,695.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.13, 33,538.81 and 13,695.53 is: 18,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.13 : 33,538.81 = 13,695.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.13/33,538.81 = 13,695.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.13x = 33,538.81 × 13,695.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.13x = 459,331,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,331,710.04/24,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.78

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