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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.56, 33,197.99 and 13,301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.56, 33,197.99 and 13,301.79 is: 18,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.56 : 33,197.99 = 13,301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.56/33,197.99 = 13,301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.56x = 33,197.99 × 13,301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.56x = 441,592,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,592,637.47/24,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.67

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