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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.68, 33,860.82 and 13,358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.68, 33,860.82 and 13,358.68 is: 18,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.68 : 33,860.82 = 13,358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.68/33,860.82 = 13,358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.68x = 33,860.82 × 13,358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.68x = 452,335,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,335,858.92/24,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.09

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