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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,526.96, 33,847.56 and 13,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,526.96, 33,847.56 and 13,348.96 is: 18,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,526.96 : 33,847.56 = 13,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,526.96/33,847.56 = 13,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,526.96x = 33,847.56 × 13,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,526.96x = 451,829,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,829,724.54/24,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,421.76

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