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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.76, 33,993.24 and 13,454.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.76, 33,993.24 and 13,454.76 is: 18,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.76 : 33,993.24 = 13,454.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.76/33,993.24 = 13,454.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.76x = 33,993.24 × 13,454.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.76x = 457,370,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,370,885.82/24,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567.59

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