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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.38, 33,989.92 and 13,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.38, 33,989.92 and 13,452.38 is: 18,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.38 : 33,989.92 = 13,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.38/33,989.92 = 13,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.38x = 33,989.92 × 13,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.38x = 457,245,320.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,245,320.01/24,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.28

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