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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632, 33,993 and 13,454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632, 33,993 and 13,454.72 is: 18,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632 : 33,993 = 13,454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632/33,993 = 13,454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632x = 33,993 × 13,454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632x = 457,366,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,366,296.96/24,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.97

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