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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590, 33,934.20 and 13,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590, 33,934.20 and 13,412 is: 18,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590 : 33,934.20 = 13,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590/33,934.20 = 13,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590x = 33,934.20 × 13,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590x = 455,125,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,125,490.40/24,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.56

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