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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.24, 33,890.16 and 13,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.24, 33,890.16 and 13,380 is: 18,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.24 : 33,890.16 = 13,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.24/33,890.16 = 13,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.24x = 33,890.16 × 13,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.24x = 453,450,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,450,340.80/24,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.28

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