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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,595.75, 33,942.14 and 13,417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,595.75, 33,942.14 and 13,417.75 is: 18,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,595.75 : 33,942.14 = 13,417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,595.75/33,942.14 = 13,417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,595.75x = 33,942.14 × 13,417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,595.75x = 455,427,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,427,148.99/24,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.50

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