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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.17, 33,272.64 and 13,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.17, 33,272.64 and 13,355.60 is: 18,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.17 : 33,272.64 = 13,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.17/33,272.64 = 13,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.17x = 33,272.64 × 13,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.17x = 444,376,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,376,091.58/24,111.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.30

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