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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,056.94, 33,198.79 and 13,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,056.94, 33,198.79 and 13,301.64 is: 18,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,056.94 : 33,198.79 = 13,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,056.94/33,198.79 = 13,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,056.94x = 33,198.79 × 13,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,056.94x = 441,598,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,598,353.02/24,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.38

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