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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.72, 33,934.76 and 13,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.72, 33,934.76 and 13,412.72 is: 18,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.72 : 33,934.76 = 13,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.72/33,934.76 = 13,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.72x = 33,934.76 × 13,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.72x = 455,157,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,157,434.15/24,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,509.32

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