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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.96, 33,547.56 and 13,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.96, 33,547.56 and 13,699.76 is: 18,906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.96 : 33,547.56 = 13,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.96/33,547.56 = 13,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.96x = 33,547.56 × 13,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.96x = 459,593,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,593,520.59/24,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.34

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