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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,606.08, 33,955.44 and 13,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,606.08, 33,955.44 and 13,428.08 is: 18,530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,606.08 : 33,955.44 = 13,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,606.08/33,955.44 = 13,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,606.08x = 33,955.44 × 13,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,606.08x = 455,956,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,956,364.76/24,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.23

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