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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.24, 33,990.90 and 13,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.24, 33,990.90 and 13,453 is: 18,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.24 : 33,990.90 = 13,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.24/33,990.90 = 13,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.24x = 33,990.90 × 13,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.24x = 457,279,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,279,577.70/24,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,565.02

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