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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.33, 33,998.12 and 13,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.33, 33,998.12 and 13,305.82 is: 18,362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.33 : 33,998.12 = 13,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.33/33,998.12 = 13,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.33x = 33,998.12 × 13,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.33x = 452,372,839.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,372,839.19/24,636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.03

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