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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.84, 33,917.32 and 13,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.84, 33,917.32 and 13,399.84 is: 18,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.84 : 33,917.32 = 13,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.84/33,917.32 = 13,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.84x = 33,917.32 × 13,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.84x = 454,486,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,486,661.23/24,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,491.73

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