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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,012.42, 35,993.52 and 13,467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,012.42, 35,993.52 and 13,467.06 is: 20,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,012.42 : 35,993.52 = 13,467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,012.42/35,993.52 = 13,467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,012.42x = 35,993.52 × 13,467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,012.42x = 484,726,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,726,893.45/24,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,186.51

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