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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.11, 33,928.78 and 13,408.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.11, 33,928.78 and 13,408.11 is: 18,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.11 : 33,928.78 = 13,408.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.11/33,928.78 = 13,408.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.11x = 33,928.78 × 13,408.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.11x = 454,920,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,920,577.72/24,586.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.16

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