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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.94, 33,682.86 and 13,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.94, 33,682.86 and 13,652.82 is: 18,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.94 : 33,682.86 = 13,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.94/33,682.86 = 13,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.94x = 33,682.86 × 13,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.94x = 459,866,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,866,024.67/24,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.84

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