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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.57, 33,717.39 and 13,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.57, 33,717.39 and 13,681.87 is: 18,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.57 : 33,717.39 = 13,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.57/33,717.39 = 13,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.57x = 33,717.39 × 13,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.57x = 461,316,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,316,831.56/24,438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,876.59

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