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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.12, 33,905.04 and 13,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.12, 33,905.04 and 13,390.88 is: 18,479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.12 : 33,905.04 = 13,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.12/33,905.04 = 13,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.12x = 33,905.04 × 13,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.12x = 454,018,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,018,322.04/24,569.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.23

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