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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.88, 33,998.89 and 13,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.88, 33,998.89 and 13,306.37 is: 18,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.88 : 33,998.89 = 13,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.88/33,998.89 = 13,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.88x = 33,998.89 × 13,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.88x = 452,401,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,401,809.93/24,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.79

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