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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,582.96, 33,924.50 and 13,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,582.96, 33,924.50 and 13,404.96 is: 18,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,582.96 : 33,924.50 = 13,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,582.96/33,924.50 = 13,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,582.96x = 33,924.50 × 13,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,582.96x = 454,756,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,756,565.52/24,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.85

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