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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.36, 33,958.20 and 13,429.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.36, 33,958.20 and 13,429.36 is: 18,532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.36 : 33,958.20 = 13,429.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.36/33,958.20 = 13,429.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.36x = 33,958.20 × 13,429.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.36x = 456,036,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,036,892.75/24,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.54

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