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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,543.36, 33,869.52 and 13,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,543.36, 33,869.52 and 13,365.36 is: 18,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,543.36 : 33,869.52 = 13,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,543.36/33,869.52 = 13,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,543.36x = 33,869.52 × 13,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,543.36x = 452,678,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,678,327.83/24,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,444.02

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