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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.25, 33,538.98 and 13,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.25, 33,538.98 and 13,695.66 is: 18,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.25 : 33,538.98 = 13,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.25/33,538.98 = 13,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.25x = 33,538.98 × 13,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.25x = 459,338,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,338,299.13/24,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,897.95

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