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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.12, 33,934.44 and 13,412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.12, 33,934.44 and 13,412.12 is: 18,508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.12 : 33,934.44 = 13,412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.12/33,934.44 = 13,412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.12x = 33,934.44 × 13,412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.12x = 455,132,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,132,781.41/24,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,508.77

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