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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,535.68, 33,859.44 and 13,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,535.68, 33,859.44 and 13,357.68 is: 18,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,535.68 : 33,859.44 = 13,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,535.68/33,859.44 = 13,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,535.68x = 33,859.44 × 13,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,535.68x = 452,283,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,283,564.50/24,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.71

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