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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.52, 33,958.37 and 13,429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.52, 33,958.37 and 13,429.52 is: 18,532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.52 : 33,958.37 = 13,429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.52/33,958.37 = 13,429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.52x = 33,958.37 × 13,429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.52x = 456,044,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,044,626.83/24,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.73

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