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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,545.81, 33,873.22 and 13,367.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,545.81, 33,873.22 and 13,367.81 is: 18,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,545.81 : 33,873.22 = 13,367.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,545.81/33,873.22 = 13,367.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,545.81x = 33,873.22 × 13,367.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,545.81x = 452,810,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,810,870.44/24,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,447.58

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