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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.03, 33,892.85 and 13,382.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.03, 33,892.85 and 13,382.03 is: 18,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.03 : 33,892.85 = 13,382.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.03/33,892.85 = 13,382.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.03x = 33,892.85 × 13,382.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.03x = 453,555,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,555,135.49/24,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.21

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