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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,535.36, 33,858.56 and 13,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,535.36, 33,858.56 and 13,357.36 is: 18,433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,535.36 : 33,858.56 = 13,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,535.36/33,858.56 = 13,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,535.36x = 33,858.56 × 13,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,535.36x = 452,260,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,260,975.00/24,535.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.03

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