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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.59, 33,993.03 and 13,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.59, 33,993.03 and 13,454.59 is: 18,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.59 : 33,993.03 = 13,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.59/33,993.03 = 13,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.59x = 33,993.03 × 13,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.59x = 457,362,281.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,362,281.51/24,632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.36

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