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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.56, 33,947.28 and 13,421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.56, 33,947.28 and 13,421.56 is: 18,521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.56 : 33,947.28 = 13,421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.56/33,947.28 = 13,421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.56x = 33,947.28 × 13,421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.56x = 455,625,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,625,455.36/24,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,521.69

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