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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.02, 33,930.96 and 13,410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.02, 33,930.96 and 13,410.02 is: 18,505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.02 : 33,930.96 = 13,410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.02/33,930.96 = 13,410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.02x = 33,930.96 × 13,410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.02x = 455,014,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,014,852.22/24,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.55

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