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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056, 33,197.28 and 13,300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056, 33,197.28 and 13,300.88 is: 18,355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056 : 33,197.28 = 13,300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056/33,197.28 = 13,300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056x = 33,197.28 × 13,300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056x = 441,553,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,553,037.61/24,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.21

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