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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,550.68, 33,879.96 and 13,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,550.68, 33,879.96 and 13,372.68 is: 18,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,550.68 : 33,879.96 = 13,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,550.68/33,879.96 = 13,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,550.68x = 33,879.96 × 13,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,550.68x = 453,065,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,065,863.49/24,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,454.31

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