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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.68, 33,907.52 and 13,392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.68, 33,907.52 and 13,392.68 is: 18,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.68 : 33,907.52 = 13,392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.68/33,907.52 = 13,392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.68x = 33,907.52 × 13,392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.68x = 454,112,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,112,564.95/24,570.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.89

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