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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.48, 33,545.04 and 13,697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.48, 33,545.04 and 13,697.48 is: 18,902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.48 : 33,545.04 = 13,697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.48/33,545.04 = 13,697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.48x = 33,545.04 × 13,697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.48x = 459,482,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,482,514.50/24,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.15

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