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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,439.67, 33,718.89 and 13,682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,439.67, 33,718.89 and 13,682.95 is: 18,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,439.67 : 33,718.89 = 13,682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,439.67/33,718.89 = 13,682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,439.67x = 33,718.89 × 13,682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,439.67x = 461,373,979.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,373,979.39/24,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,878.08

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