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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.56, 33,958.40 and 13,429.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.56, 33,958.40 and 13,429.56 is: 18,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.56 : 33,958.40 = 13,429.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.56/33,958.40 = 13,429.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.56x = 33,958.40 × 13,429.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.56x = 456,046,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,046,370.30/24,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,532.77

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