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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.66, 33,272.93 and 13,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.66, 33,272.93 and 13,355.80 is: 18,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.66 : 33,272.93 = 13,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.66/33,272.93 = 13,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.66x = 33,272.93 × 13,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.66x = 444,386,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,386,598.49/24,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.36

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