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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.68, 33,903.38 and 13,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.68, 33,903.38 and 13,389.68 is: 18,477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.68 : 33,903.38 = 13,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.68/33,903.38 = 13,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.68x = 33,903.38 × 13,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.68x = 453,955,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,955,409.12/24,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.75

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