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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.07, 33,845.97 and 13,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.07, 33,845.97 and 13,348.07 is: 18,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.07 : 33,845.97 = 13,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.07/33,845.97 = 13,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.07x = 33,845.97 × 13,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.07x = 451,778,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,778,140.81/24,526.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.33

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