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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.48, 33,546.42 and 13,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.48, 33,546.42 and 13,698.48 is: 18,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.48 : 33,546.42 = 13,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.48/33,546.42 = 13,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.48x = 33,546.42 × 13,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.48x = 459,534,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,534,963.44/24,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,903.53

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