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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.68, 33,893.94 and 13,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.68, 33,893.94 and 13,382.44 is: 18,467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.68 : 33,893.94 = 13,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.68/33,893.94 = 13,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.68x = 33,893.94 × 13,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.68x = 453,583,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,583,618.41/24,560.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.88

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