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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,520.13, 33,837.78 and 13,342.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,520.13, 33,837.78 and 13,342.13 is: 18,412.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,520.13 : 33,837.78 = 13,342.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,520.13/33,837.78 = 13,342.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,520.13x = 33,837.78 × 13,342.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,520.13x = 451,467,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,467,890.48/24,520.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,412.14

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