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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.73, 33,958.67 and 13,429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.73, 33,958.67 and 13,429.73 is: 18,533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.73 : 33,958.67 = 13,429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.73/33,958.67 = 13,429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.73x = 33,958.67 × 13,429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.73x = 456,055,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,055,976.58/24,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.03

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