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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.46, 33,980.31 and 13,445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.46, 33,980.31 and 13,445.46 is: 18,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.46 : 33,980.31 = 13,445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.46/33,980.31 = 13,445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.46x = 33,980.31 × 13,445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.46x = 456,880,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,880,898.89/24,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,554.70

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