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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.02, 33,999.09 and 13,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.02, 33,999.09 and 13,459.02 is: 18,573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.02 : 33,999.09 = 13,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.02/33,999.09 = 13,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.02x = 33,999.09 × 13,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.02x = 457,594,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,594,432.29/24,637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.45

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