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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,629.66, 33,989.75 and 13,451.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,629.66, 33,989.75 and 13,451.66 is: 18,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,629.66 : 33,989.75 = 13,451.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,629.66/33,989.75 = 13,451.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,629.66x = 33,989.75 × 13,451.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,629.66x = 457,218,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,218,493.23/24,629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.74

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