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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,564.09, 33,898.46 and 13,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,564.09, 33,898.46 and 13,386.09 is: 18,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,564.09 : 33,898.46 = 13,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,564.09/33,898.46 = 13,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,564.09x = 33,898.46 × 13,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,564.09x = 453,767,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,767,769.49/24,564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.81

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