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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.08, 33,657.80 and 13,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.08, 33,657.80 and 13,635.12 is: 18,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.08 : 33,657.80 = 13,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.08/33,657.80 = 13,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.08x = 33,657.80 × 13,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.08x = 458,928,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,928,141.94/24,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.18

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