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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.56, 33,962.72 and 13,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.56, 33,962.72 and 13,432.64 is: 18,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.56 : 33,962.72 = 13,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.56/33,962.72 = 13,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.56x = 33,962.72 × 13,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.56x = 456,208,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,208,991.18/24,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.12

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