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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.97, 33,657.41 and 13,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.97, 33,657.41 and 13,633.52 is: 18,814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.97 : 33,657.41 = 13,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.97/33,657.41 = 13,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.97x = 33,657.41 × 13,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.97x = 458,868,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,868,972.38/24,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,814.61

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