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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.73, 33,929.62 and 13,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.73, 33,929.62 and 13,408.73 is: 18,504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.73 : 33,929.62 = 13,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.73/33,929.62 = 13,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.73x = 33,929.62 × 13,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.73x = 454,953,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,953,113.58/24,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,504.01

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