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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.48, 33,965.04 and 13,434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.48, 33,965.04 and 13,434.48 is: 18,539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.48 : 33,965.04 = 13,434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.48/33,965.04 = 13,434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.48x = 33,965.04 × 13,434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.48x = 456,302,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,302,650.58/24,612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.48

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