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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.94, 33,901.03 and 13,387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.94, 33,901.03 and 13,387.94 is: 18,475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.94 : 33,901.03 = 13,387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.94/33,901.03 = 13,387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.94x = 33,901.03 × 13,387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.94x = 453,864,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,864,955.58/24,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.38

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