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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,534.63, 33,857.78 and 13,356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,534.63, 33,857.78 and 13,356.63 is: 18,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,534.63 : 33,857.78 = 13,356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,534.63/33,857.78 = 13,356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,534.63x = 33,857.78 × 13,356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,534.63x = 452,225,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,225,840.08/24,534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.14

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