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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.62, 33,196.79 and 13,300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.62, 33,196.79 and 13,300.87 is: 18,354.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.62 : 33,196.79 = 13,300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.62/33,196.79 = 13,300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.62x = 33,196.79 × 13,300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.62x = 441,546,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,546,138.47/24,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.46

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