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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.26, 33,945.71 and 13,420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.26, 33,945.71 and 13,420.50 is: 18,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.26 : 33,945.71 = 13,420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.26/33,945.71 = 13,420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.26x = 33,945.71 × 13,420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.26x = 455,568,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,568,401.06/24,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.35

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