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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.97, 33,547.56 and 13,554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.97, 33,547.56 and 13,554.72 is: 18,705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.97 : 33,547.56 = 13,554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.97/33,547.56 = 13,554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.97x = 33,547.56 × 13,554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.97x = 454,727,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,727,782.48/24,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,705.40

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