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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.05, 33,950.82 and 13,424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.05, 33,950.82 and 13,424.05 is: 18,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.05 : 33,950.82 = 13,424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.05/33,950.82 = 13,424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.05x = 33,950.82 × 13,424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.05x = 455,757,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,757,505.22/24,602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.18

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