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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.42, 33,901.74 and 13,388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.42, 33,901.74 and 13,388.42 is: 18,476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.42 : 33,901.74 = 13,388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.42/33,901.74 = 13,388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.42x = 33,901.74 × 13,388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.42x = 453,890,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,890,733.85/24,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.06

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