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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.72, 33,543.27 and 13,696.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.72, 33,543.27 and 13,696.38 is: 18,901.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.72 : 33,543.27 = 13,696.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.72/33,543.27 = 13,696.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.72x = 33,543.27 × 13,696.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.72x = 459,421,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,421,372.36/24,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.00

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