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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.89, 33,946.86 and 13,420.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.89, 33,946.86 and 13,420.89 is: 18,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.89 : 33,946.86 = 13,420.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.89/33,946.86 = 13,420.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.89x = 33,946.86 × 13,420.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.89x = 455,597,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,597,073.91/24,598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.04

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