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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.03, 33,964.65 and 13,434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.03, 33,964.65 and 13,434.03 is: 18,538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.03 : 33,964.65 = 13,434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.03/33,964.65 = 13,434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.03x = 33,964.65 × 13,434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.03x = 456,282,127.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,282,127.04/24,612.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.99

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