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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,234.93, 33,442.07 and 13,479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,234.93, 33,442.07 and 13,479.35 is: 18,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,234.93 : 33,442.07 = 13,479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,234.93/33,442.07 = 13,479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,234.93x = 33,442.07 × 13,479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,234.93x = 450,777,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,777,131.65/24,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.31

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