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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,536.88, 33,860.88 and 13,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,536.88, 33,860.88 and 13,358.88 is: 18,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,536.88 : 33,860.88 = 13,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,536.88/33,860.88 = 13,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,536.88x = 33,860.88 × 13,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,536.88x = 452,343,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,343,432.61/24,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.25

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