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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,519.48, 33,835.98 and 13,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,519.48, 33,835.98 and 13,341.24 is: 18,410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,519.48 : 33,835.98 = 13,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,519.48/33,835.98 = 13,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,519.48x = 33,835.98 × 13,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,519.48x = 451,413,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,413,929.82/24,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.42

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