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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.27, 33,996.67 and 13,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.27, 33,996.67 and 13,457.27 is: 18,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.27 : 33,996.67 = 13,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.27/33,996.67 = 13,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.27x = 33,996.67 × 13,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.27x = 457,502,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,502,172.30/24,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.03

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