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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.63, 33,856.40 and 13,355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.63, 33,856.40 and 13,355.63 is: 18,430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.63 : 33,856.40 = 13,355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.63/33,856.40 = 13,355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.63x = 33,856.40 × 13,355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.63x = 452,173,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,173,415.64/24,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.76

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