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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,613.50, 33,966.90 and 13,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,613.50, 33,966.90 and 13,435.50 is: 18,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,613.50 : 33,966.90 = 13,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,613.50/33,966.90 = 13,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,613.50x = 33,966.90 × 13,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,613.50x = 456,362,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,362,284.95/24,613.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.14

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