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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.26, 33,936.04 and 13,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.26, 33,936.04 and 13,413.50 is: 18,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.26 : 33,936.04 = 13,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.26/33,936.04 = 13,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.26x = 33,936.04 × 13,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.26x = 455,200,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,200,869.33/24,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.68

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