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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.16, 33,660.84 and 13,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.16, 33,660.84 and 13,637.28 is: 18,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.16 : 33,660.84 = 13,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.16/33,660.84 = 13,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.16x = 33,660.84 × 13,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.16x = 459,042,300.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,042,300.12/24,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.26

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