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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,549.68, 33,878.40 and 13,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,549.68, 33,878.40 and 13,371.68 is: 18,452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,549.68 : 33,878.40 = 13,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,549.68/33,878.40 = 13,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,549.68x = 33,878.40 × 13,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,549.68x = 453,011,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,011,123.71/24,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.83

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