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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.84, 33,909.06 and 13,393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.84, 33,909.06 and 13,393.84 is: 18,483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.84 : 33,909.06 = 13,393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.84/33,909.06 = 13,393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.84x = 33,909.06 × 13,393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.84x = 454,172,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,172,524.19/24,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.46

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