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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.63, 33,997.16 and 13,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.63, 33,997.16 and 13,305.12 is: 18,361.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.63 : 33,997.16 = 13,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.63/33,997.16 = 13,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.63x = 33,997.16 × 13,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.63x = 452,336,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,336,428.92/24,635.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.07

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