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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.76, 33,898.08 and 13,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.76, 33,898.08 and 13,385.76 is: 18,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.76 : 33,898.08 = 13,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.76/33,898.08 = 13,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.76x = 33,898.08 × 13,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.76x = 453,751,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,751,563.34/24,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.40

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