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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.44, 33,970.80 and 13,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.44, 33,970.80 and 13,437.28 is: 18,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.44 : 33,970.80 = 13,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.44/33,970.80 = 13,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.44x = 33,970.80 × 13,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.44x = 456,475,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,475,151.42/24,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.75

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