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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.75, 33,959.52 and 13,429.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.75, 33,959.52 and 13,429.75 is: 18,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.75 : 33,959.52 = 13,429.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.75/33,959.52 = 13,429.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.75x = 33,959.52 × 13,429.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.75x = 456,067,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,067,863.72/24,607.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.51

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