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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.56, 33,906.06 and 13,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.56, 33,906.06 and 13,391.56 is: 18,480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.56 : 33,906.06 = 13,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.56/33,906.06 = 13,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.56x = 33,906.06 × 13,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.56x = 454,055,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,055,036.85/24,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.39

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