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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,550.26, 33,879.70 and 13,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,550.26, 33,879.70 and 13,372.26 is: 18,453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,550.26 : 33,879.70 = 13,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,550.26/33,879.70 = 13,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,550.26x = 33,879.70 × 13,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,550.26x = 453,048,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,048,157.12/24,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.90

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