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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.36, 33,543.90 and 13,696.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.36, 33,543.90 and 13,696.44 is: 18,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.36 : 33,543.90 = 13,696.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.36/33,543.90 = 13,696.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.36x = 33,543.90 × 13,696.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.36x = 459,432,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,432,013.72/24,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.72

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