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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,547.68, 33,875.82 and 13,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,547.68, 33,875.82 and 13,369.68 is: 18,450.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,547.68 : 33,875.82 = 13,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,547.68/33,875.82 = 13,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,547.68x = 33,875.82 × 13,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,547.68x = 452,908,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,908,873.14/24,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,450.17

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