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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.32, 33,651.33 and 13,630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.32, 33,651.33 and 13,630.44 is: 18,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.32 : 33,651.33 = 13,630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.32/33,651.33 = 13,630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.32x = 33,651.33 × 13,630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.32x = 458,682,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,682,434.49/24,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.78

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