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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,589.89, 33,934.44 and 13,411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,589.89, 33,934.44 and 13,411.89 is: 18,508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,589.89 : 33,934.44 = 13,411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,589.89/33,934.44 = 13,411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,589.89x = 33,934.44 × 13,411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,589.89x = 455,124,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,124,976.49/24,589.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.62

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