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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,557.76, 33,889.80 and 13,379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,557.76, 33,889.80 and 13,379.76 is: 18,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,557.76 : 33,889.80 = 13,379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,557.76/33,889.80 = 13,379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,557.76x = 33,889.80 × 13,379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,557.76x = 453,437,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,437,390.45/24,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.12

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