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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,621.56, 33,977.72 and 13,443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,621.56, 33,977.72 and 13,443.56 is: 18,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,621.56 : 33,977.72 = 13,443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,621.56/33,977.72 = 13,443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,621.56x = 33,977.72 × 13,443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,621.56x = 456,781,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,781,517.48/24,621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.09

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