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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.39, 33,865.97 and 13,362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.39, 33,865.97 and 13,362.39 is: 18,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.39 : 33,865.97 = 13,362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.39/33,865.97 = 13,362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.39x = 33,865.97 × 13,362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.39x = 452,530,298.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,530,298.87/24,540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.22

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