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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.21, 33,997.96 and 13,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.21, 33,997.96 and 13,305.71 is: 18,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.21 : 33,997.96 = 13,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.21/33,997.96 = 13,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.21x = 33,997.96 × 13,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.21x = 452,366,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,366,996.35/24,636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.87

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