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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,602.48, 33,951.76 and 13,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,602.48, 33,951.76 and 13,424.48 is: 18,525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,602.48 : 33,951.76 = 13,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,602.48/33,951.76 = 13,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,602.48x = 33,951.76 × 13,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,602.48x = 455,784,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,784,723.08/24,602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,525.97

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