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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.50, 33,871.68 and 13,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.50, 33,871.68 and 13,366.50 is: 18,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.50 : 33,871.68 = 13,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.50/33,871.68 = 13,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.50x = 33,871.68 × 13,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.50x = 452,745,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,745,810.72/24,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.92

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