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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.56, 33,973.58 and 13,440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.56, 33,973.58 and 13,440.56 is: 18,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.56 : 33,973.58 = 13,440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.56/33,973.58 = 13,440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.56x = 33,973.58 × 13,440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.56x = 456,623,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,623,940.40/24,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.95

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