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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.89, 33,891.27 and 13,380.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.89, 33,891.27 and 13,380.89 is: 18,465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.89 : 33,891.27 = 13,380.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.89/33,891.27 = 13,380.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.89x = 33,891.27 × 13,380.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.89x = 453,495,355.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,495,355.83/24,558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,465.63

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