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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,535.41, 33,858.86 and 13,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,535.41, 33,858.86 and 13,357.41 is: 18,433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,535.41 : 33,858.86 = 13,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,535.41/33,858.86 = 13,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,535.41x = 33,858.86 × 13,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,535.41x = 452,266,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,266,556.53/24,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.22

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