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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,520.06, 33,837.83 and 13,342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,520.06, 33,837.83 and 13,342.14 is: 18,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,520.06 : 33,837.83 = 13,342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,520.06/33,837.83 = 13,342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,520.06x = 33,837.83 × 13,342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,520.06x = 451,469,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,469,065.16/24,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.23

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