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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.46, 33,543.06 and 13,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.46, 33,543.06 and 13,696.30 is: 18,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.46 : 33,543.06 = 13,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.46/33,543.06 = 13,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.46x = 33,543.06 × 13,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.46x = 459,415,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,415,812.68/24,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.98

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