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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.53, 33,999.78 and 13,459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.53, 33,999.78 and 13,459.53 is: 18,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.53 : 33,999.78 = 13,459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.53/33,999.78 = 13,459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.53x = 33,999.78 × 13,459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.53x = 457,621,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,621,058.90/24,637.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.15

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