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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.28, 33,971.76 and 13,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.28, 33,971.76 and 13,439.28 is: 18,546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.28 : 33,971.76 = 13,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.28/33,971.76 = 13,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.28x = 33,971.76 × 13,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.28x = 456,555,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,555,994.73/24,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.16

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