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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.84, 33,904.92 and 13,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.84, 33,904.92 and 13,390.84 is: 18,479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.84 : 33,904.92 = 13,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.84/33,904.92 = 13,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.84x = 33,904.92 × 13,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.84x = 454,015,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,015,358.93/24,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.32

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