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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.26, 33,909.72 and 13,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.26, 33,909.72 and 13,394.26 is: 18,484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.26 : 33,909.72 = 13,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.26/33,909.72 = 13,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.26x = 33,909.72 × 13,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.26x = 454,195,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,195,606.21/24,572.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.08

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