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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521.66, 33,840.15 and 13,343.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521.66, 33,840.15 and 13,343.66 is: 18,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521.66 : 33,840.15 = 13,343.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521.66/33,840.15 = 13,343.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521.66x = 33,840.15 × 13,343.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521.66x = 451,551,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,551,455.95/24,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.39

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