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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.16, 33,867.62 and 13,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.16, 33,867.62 and 13,363.56 is: 18,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.16 : 33,867.62 = 13,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.16/33,867.62 = 13,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.16x = 33,867.62 × 13,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.16x = 452,591,971.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,591,971.93/24,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.16

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