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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,307.55, 33,544.15 and 13,697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,307.55, 33,544.15 and 13,697.17 is: 18,901.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,307.55 : 33,544.15 = 13,697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,307.55/33,544.15 = 13,697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,307.55x = 33,544.15 × 13,697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,307.55x = 459,459,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,459,925.06/24,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.94

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