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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.88, 33,997.62 and 13,458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.88, 33,997.62 and 13,458.12 is: 18,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.88 : 33,997.62 = 13,458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.88/33,997.62 = 13,458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.88x = 33,997.62 × 13,458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.88x = 457,544,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,544,049.67/24,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.26

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