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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.97, 33,546.18 and 13,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.97, 33,546.18 and 13,553.72 is: 18,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.97 : 33,546.18 = 13,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.97/33,546.18 = 13,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.97x = 33,546.18 × 13,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.97x = 454,675,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,675,363.06/24,308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.02

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