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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,548.82, 33,877.38 and 13,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,548.82, 33,877.38 and 13,370.82 is: 18,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,548.82 : 33,877.38 = 13,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,548.82/33,877.38 = 13,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,548.82x = 33,877.38 × 13,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,548.82x = 452,968,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,968,350.05/24,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,451.74

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