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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.67, 33,689.54 and 13,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.67, 33,689.54 and 13,234.67 is: 18,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.67 : 33,689.54 = 13,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.67/33,689.54 = 13,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.67x = 33,689.54 × 13,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.67x = 445,869,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,869,944.35/24,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.87

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