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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.61, 33,873.12 and 13,367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.61, 33,873.12 and 13,367.61 is: 18,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.61 : 33,873.12 = 13,367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.61/33,873.12 = 13,367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.61x = 33,873.12 × 13,367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.61x = 452,802,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,802,657.64/24,545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.40

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