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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.21, 33,999.34 and 13,306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.21, 33,999.34 and 13,306.71 is: 18,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.21 : 33,999.34 = 13,306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.21/33,999.34 = 13,306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.21x = 33,999.34 × 13,306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.21x = 452,419,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,419,357.57/24,637.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.25

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