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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.38, 33,893.59 and 13,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.38, 33,893.59 and 13,382.38 is: 18,467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.38 : 33,893.59 = 13,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.38/33,893.59 = 13,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.38x = 33,893.59 × 13,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.38x = 453,576,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,576,731.48/24,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.83

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