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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.24, 33,380.70 and 13,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.24, 33,380.70 and 13,434.06 is: 18,538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.24 : 33,380.70 = 13,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.24/33,380.70 = 13,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.24x = 33,380.70 × 13,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.24x = 448,438,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,438,326.64/24,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.75

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