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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,635.84, 33,997.44 and 13,305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,635.84, 33,997.44 and 13,305.33 is: 18,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,635.84 : 33,997.44 = 13,305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,635.84/33,997.44 = 13,305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,635.84x = 33,997.44 × 13,305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,635.84x = 452,347,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,347,335.74/24,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.35

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