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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.38, 33,894.85 and 13,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.38, 33,894.85 and 13,383.38 is: 18,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.38 : 33,894.85 = 13,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.38/33,894.85 = 13,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.38x = 33,894.85 × 13,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.38x = 453,627,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,627,657.59/24,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.14

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