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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.28, 33,931.74 and 13,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.28, 33,931.74 and 13,410.28 is: 18,506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.28 : 33,931.74 = 13,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.28/33,931.74 = 13,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.28x = 33,931.74 × 13,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.28x = 455,034,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,034,134.29/24,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.14

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