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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,521, 33,839.52 and 13,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,521, 33,839.52 and 13,343 is: 18,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,521 : 33,839.52 = 13,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,521/33,839.52 = 13,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,521x = 33,839.52 × 13,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,521x = 451,520,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,520,715.36/24,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.63

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