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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.06, 33,979.86 and 13,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.06, 33,979.86 and 13,445.06 is: 18,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.06 : 33,979.86 = 13,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.06/33,979.86 = 13,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.06x = 33,979.86 × 13,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.06x = 456,861,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,861,256.49/24,623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.20

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