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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.36, 33,855.36 and 13,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.36, 33,855.36 and 13,355.36 is: 18,430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.36 : 33,855.36 = 13,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.36/33,855.36 = 13,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.36x = 33,855.36 × 13,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.36x = 452,150,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,150,520.73/24,533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.03

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