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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.28, 33,947.10 and 13,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.28, 33,947.10 and 13,421.28 is: 18,521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.28 : 33,947.10 = 13,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.28/33,947.10 = 13,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.28x = 33,947.10 × 13,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.28x = 455,613,534.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,613,534.29/24,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.42

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