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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.58, 33,997.10 and 13,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.58, 33,997.10 and 13,305.08 is: 18,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.58 : 33,997.10 = 13,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.58/33,997.10 = 13,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.58x = 33,997.10 × 13,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.58x = 452,334,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,334,068.74/24,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.01

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