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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.88, 33,895.54 and 13,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.88, 33,895.54 and 13,383.88 is: 18,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.88 : 33,895.54 = 13,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.88/33,895.54 = 13,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.88x = 33,895.54 × 13,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.88x = 453,653,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,653,839.90/24,561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.83

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