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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.06, 33,199.98 and 13,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.06, 33,199.98 and 13,303.47 is: 18,357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.06 : 33,199.98 = 13,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.06/33,199.98 = 13,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.06x = 33,199.98 × 13,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.06x = 441,674,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,674,937.93/24,060.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.18

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