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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.07, 33,909.45 and 13,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.07, 33,909.45 and 13,394.07 is: 18,483.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.07 : 33,909.45 = 13,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.07/33,909.45 = 13,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.07x = 33,909.45 × 13,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.07x = 454,185,377.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,185,377.41/24,572.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.81

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