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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594, 33,939.84 and 13,416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594, 33,939.84 and 13,416 is: 18,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594 : 33,939.84 = 13,416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594/33,939.84 = 13,416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594x = 33,939.84 × 13,416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594x = 455,336,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,336,893.44/24,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.15

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