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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.46, 33,545.82 and 13,698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.46, 33,545.82 and 13,698.30 is: 18,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.46 : 33,545.82 = 13,698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.46/33,545.82 = 13,698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.46x = 33,545.82 × 13,698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.46x = 459,520,706.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,520,706.11/24,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.74

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