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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.69, 33,908.96 and 13,393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.69, 33,908.96 and 13,393.69 is: 18,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.69 : 33,908.96 = 13,393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.69/33,908.96 = 13,393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.69x = 33,908.96 × 13,393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.69x = 454,166,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,166,047.17/24,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.31

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