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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.46, 33,544.80 and 13,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.46, 33,544.80 and 13,699.08 is: 18,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.46 : 33,544.80 = 13,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.46/33,544.80 = 13,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.46x = 33,544.80 × 13,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.46x = 459,532,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,532,898.78/24,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.24

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