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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.34, 33,999.51 and 13,306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.34, 33,999.51 and 13,306.85 is: 18,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.34 : 33,999.51 = 13,306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.34/33,999.51 = 13,306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.34x = 33,999.51 × 13,306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.34x = 452,426,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,426,387.04/24,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.44

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