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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.68, 33,926.52 and 13,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.68, 33,926.52 and 13,406.68 is: 18,501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.68 : 33,926.52 = 13,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.68/33,926.52 = 13,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.68x = 33,926.52 × 13,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.68x = 454,841,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,841,997.15/24,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.03

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