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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,620.24, 33,975.72 and 13,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,620.24, 33,975.72 and 13,442 is: 18,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,620.24 : 33,975.72 = 13,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,620.24/33,975.72 = 13,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,620.24x = 33,975.72 × 13,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,620.24x = 456,701,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,701,628.24/24,620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.84

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