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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.63, 33,885.38 and 13,376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.63, 33,885.38 and 13,376.63 is: 18,459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.63 : 33,885.38 = 13,376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.63/33,885.38 = 13,376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.63x = 33,885.38 × 13,376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.63x = 453,272,054.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,272,054.68/24,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,459.74

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