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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,574.35, 33,912.59 and 13,396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,574.35, 33,912.59 and 13,396.35 is: 18,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,574.35 : 33,912.59 = 13,396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,574.35/33,912.59 = 13,396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,574.35x = 33,912.59 × 13,396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,574.35x = 454,304,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,304,858.06/24,574.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,486.95

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