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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.94, 33,973.96 and 13,440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.94, 33,973.96 and 13,440.94 is: 18,548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.94 : 33,973.96 = 13,440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.94/33,973.96 = 13,440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.94x = 33,973.96 × 13,440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.94x = 456,641,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,641,720.85/24,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.39

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