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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.52, 33,989 and 13,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.52, 33,989 and 13,451.52 is: 18,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.52 : 33,989 = 13,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.52/33,989 = 13,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.52x = 33,989 × 13,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.52x = 457,203,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,203,713.28/24,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.24

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