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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,519.44, 33,837 and 13,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,519.44, 33,837 and 13,341.68 is: 18,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,519.44 : 33,837 = 13,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,519.44/33,837 = 13,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,519.44x = 33,837 × 13,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,519.44x = 451,442,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,442,426.16/24,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.61

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