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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.96, 33,548.94 and 13,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.96, 33,548.94 and 13,700.76 is: 18,907.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.96 : 33,548.94 = 13,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.96/33,548.94 = 13,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.96x = 33,548.94 × 13,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.96x = 459,645,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,645,975.19/24,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.72

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