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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,584.48, 33,925.68 and 13,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,584.48, 33,925.68 and 13,406.24 is: 18,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,584.48 : 33,925.68 = 13,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,584.48/33,925.68 = 13,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,584.48x = 33,925.68 × 13,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,584.48x = 454,815,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,815,808.24/24,584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,500.12

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