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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.26, 33,905.58 and 13,391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.26, 33,905.58 and 13,391.26 is: 18,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.26 : 33,905.58 = 13,391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.26/33,905.58 = 13,391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.26x = 33,905.58 × 13,391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.26x = 454,038,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,038,437.23/24,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.94

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