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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.21, 33,996.58 and 13,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.21, 33,996.58 and 13,304.71 is: 18,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.21 : 33,996.58 = 13,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.21/33,996.58 = 13,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.21x = 33,996.58 × 13,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.21x = 452,314,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,314,418.02/24,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.49

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