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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541, 33,866.58 and 13,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541, 33,866.58 and 13,363 is: 18,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541 : 33,866.58 = 13,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541/33,866.58 = 13,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541x = 33,866.58 × 13,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541x = 452,559,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,559,108.54/24,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.94

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