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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.44, 33,999.66 and 13,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.44, 33,999.66 and 13,306.93 is: 18,363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.44 : 33,999.66 = 13,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.44/33,999.66 = 13,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.44x = 33,999.66 × 13,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.44x = 452,431,095.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,431,095.64/24,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.56

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