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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.12, 33,935.82 and 13,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.12, 33,935.82 and 13,413.12 is: 18,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.12 : 33,935.82 = 13,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.12/33,935.82 = 13,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.12x = 33,935.82 × 13,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.12x = 455,185,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,185,225.96/24,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.15

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