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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.85, 33,896.73 and 13,384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.85, 33,896.73 and 13,384.85 is: 18,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.85 : 33,896.73 = 13,384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.85/33,896.73 = 13,384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.85x = 33,896.73 × 13,384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.85x = 453,702,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,702,477.06/24,562.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.09

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