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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570, 33,906.60 and 13,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570, 33,906.60 and 13,392.72 is: 18,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570 : 33,906.60 = 13,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570/33,906.60 = 13,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570x = 33,906.60 × 13,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570x = 454,101,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101,599.95/24,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.95

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