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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,605, 33,955.02 and 13,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,605, 33,955.02 and 13,427 is: 18,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,605 : 33,955.02 = 13,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,605/33,955.02 = 13,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,605x = 33,955.02 × 13,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,605x = 455,914,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,914,053.54/24,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,529.33

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