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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.63, 33,895.20 and 13,383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.63, 33,895.20 and 13,383.63 is: 18,469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.63 : 33,895.20 = 13,383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.63/33,895.20 = 13,383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.63x = 33,895.20 × 13,383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.63x = 453,640,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,640,748.66/24,561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.49

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