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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.68, 33,889.62 and 13,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.68, 33,889.62 and 13,379.68 is: 18,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.68 : 33,889.62 = 13,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.68/33,889.62 = 13,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.68x = 33,889.62 × 13,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.68x = 453,432,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,432,270.92/24,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,463.97

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