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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.06, 33,997.71 and 13,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.06, 33,997.71 and 13,458.06 is: 18,572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.06 : 33,997.71 = 13,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.06/33,997.71 = 13,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.06x = 33,997.71 × 13,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.06x = 457,543,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,543,221.04/24,636.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.09

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