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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.72, 33,846.96 and 13,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.72, 33,846.96 and 13,348.72 is: 18,421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.72 : 33,846.96 = 13,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.72/33,846.96 = 13,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.72x = 33,846.96 × 13,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.72x = 451,813,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,813,591.89/24,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.28

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