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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.87, 33,906.40 and 13,391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.87, 33,906.40 and 13,391.87 is: 18,480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.87 : 33,906.40 = 13,391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.87/33,906.40 = 13,391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.87x = 33,906.40 × 13,391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.87x = 454,069,897.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,069,897.96/24,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.76

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