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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.16, 33,543.36 and 13,697.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.16, 33,543.36 and 13,697.16 is: 18,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.16 : 33,543.36 = 13,697.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.16/33,543.36 = 13,697.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.16x = 33,543.36 × 13,697.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.16x = 459,448,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,448,768.86/24,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.01

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