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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.68, 33,871.38 and 13,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.68, 33,871.38 and 13,366.68 is: 18,445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.68 : 33,871.38 = 13,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.68/33,871.38 = 13,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.68x = 33,871.38 × 13,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.68x = 452,747,897.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,747,897.62/24,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.87

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