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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.01, 33,544.59 and 13,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.01, 33,544.59 and 13,697.40 is: 18,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.01 : 33,544.59 = 13,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.01/33,544.59 = 13,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.01x = 33,544.59 × 13,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.01x = 459,473,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,473,667.07/24,308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.15

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