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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.55, 33,546.91 and 13,699.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.55, 33,546.91 and 13,699.17 is: 18,904.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.55 : 33,546.91 = 13,699.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.55/33,546.91 = 13,699.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.55x = 33,546.91 × 13,699.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.55x = 459,564,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,564,823.06/24,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,904.70

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