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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.66, 33,992.50 and 13,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.66, 33,992.50 and 13,453.66 is: 18,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.66 : 33,992.50 = 13,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.66/33,992.50 = 13,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.66x = 33,992.50 × 13,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.66x = 457,323,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,323,537.55/24,631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.49

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