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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.76, 33,893.88 and 13,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.76, 33,893.88 and 13,382.76 is: 18,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.76 : 33,893.88 = 13,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.76/33,893.88 = 13,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.76x = 33,893.88 × 13,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.76x = 453,593,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,593,661.51/24,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,468.23

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