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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.22, 33,545.34 and 13,697.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.22, 33,545.34 and 13,697.88 is: 18,903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.22 : 33,545.34 = 13,697.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.22/33,545.34 = 13,697.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.22x = 33,545.34 × 13,697.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.22x = 459,500,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,500,041.88/24,308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.07

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