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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,610.88, 33,962.82 and 13,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,610.88, 33,962.82 and 13,432.88 is: 18,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,610.88 : 33,962.82 = 13,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,610.88/33,962.82 = 13,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,610.88x = 33,962.82 × 13,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,610.88x = 456,218,485.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,218,485.52/24,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,537.27

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