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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.26, 33,979.98 and 13,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.26, 33,979.98 and 13,445.26 is: 18,554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.26 : 33,979.98 = 13,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.26/33,979.98 = 13,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.26x = 33,979.98 × 13,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.26x = 456,869,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,869,665.89/24,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.39

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