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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.64, 33,936.48 and 13,413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.64, 33,936.48 and 13,413.64 is: 18,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.64 : 33,936.48 = 13,413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.64/33,936.48 = 13,413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.64x = 33,936.48 × 13,413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.64x = 455,211,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,211,725.59/24,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.83

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