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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.44, 33,998.28 and 13,305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.44, 33,998.28 and 13,305.93 is: 18,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.44 : 33,998.28 = 13,305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.44/33,998.28 = 13,305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.44x = 33,998.28 × 13,305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.44x = 452,378,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,378,870.31/24,636.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.18

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