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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.60, 33,985.84 and 13,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.60, 33,985.84 and 13,449.60 is: 18,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.60 : 33,985.84 = 13,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.60/33,985.84 = 13,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.60x = 33,985.84 × 13,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.60x = 457,095,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,095,953.66/24,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,560.31

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