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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.52, 33,996.96 and 13,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.52, 33,996.96 and 13,457.60 is: 18,571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.52 : 33,996.96 = 13,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.52/33,996.96 = 13,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.52x = 33,996.96 × 13,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.52x = 457,517,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,517,488.90/24,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.46

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