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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.76, 33,547.68 and 13,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.76, 33,547.68 and 13,697.36 is: 18,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.76 : 33,547.68 = 13,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.76/33,547.68 = 13,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.76x = 33,547.68 × 13,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.76x = 459,514,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,514,650.12/24,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.48

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