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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.07, 33,546.60 and 13,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.07, 33,546.60 and 13,698.88 is: 18,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.07 : 33,546.60 = 13,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.07/33,546.60 = 13,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.07x = 33,546.60 × 13,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.07x = 459,550,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,550,847.81/24,309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.50

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