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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.16, 33,859.90 and 13,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.16, 33,859.90 and 13,358.16 is: 18,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.16 : 33,859.90 = 13,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.16/33,859.90 = 13,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.16x = 33,859.90 × 13,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.16x = 452,305,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,305,801.41/24,536.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.26

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