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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.08, 33,898.45 and 13,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.08, 33,898.45 and 13,386.08 is: 18,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.08 : 33,898.45 = 13,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.08/33,898.45 = 13,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.08x = 33,898.45 × 13,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.08x = 453,767,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,767,363.58/24,564.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.80

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