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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.56, 33,805.14 and 13,318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.56, 33,805.14 and 13,318.56 is: 18,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.56 : 33,805.14 = 13,318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.56/33,805.14 = 13,318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.56x = 33,805.14 × 13,318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.56x = 450,235,785.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,235,785.40/24,496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.55

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