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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.84, 33,856.92 and 13,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.84, 33,856.92 and 13,355.84 is: 18,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.84 : 33,856.92 = 13,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.84/33,856.92 = 13,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.84x = 33,856.92 × 13,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.84x = 452,187,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,187,606.41/24,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.18

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