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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,543.42, 33,869.43 and 13,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,543.42, 33,869.43 and 13,365.18 is: 18,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,543.42 : 33,869.43 = 13,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,543.42/33,869.43 = 13,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,543.42x = 33,869.43 × 13,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,543.42x = 452,671,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,671,028.45/24,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,443.68

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