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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.28, 33,546.81 and 13,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.28, 33,546.81 and 13,699.29 is: 18,905.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.28 : 33,546.81 = 13,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.28/33,546.81 = 13,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.28x = 33,546.81 × 13,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.28x = 459,567,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,567,578.88/24,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.03

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