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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,543.16, 33,870.38 and 13,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,543.16, 33,870.38 and 13,365.56 is: 18,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,543.16 : 33,870.38 = 13,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,543.16/33,870.38 = 13,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,543.16x = 33,870.38 × 13,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,543.16x = 452,696,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,696,596.11/24,543.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.92

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