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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.61, 33,929.46 and 13,408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.61, 33,929.46 and 13,408.61 is: 18,503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.61 : 33,929.46 = 13,408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.61/33,929.46 = 13,408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.61x = 33,929.46 × 13,408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.61x = 454,946,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,946,896.65/24,586.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,503.85

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