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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.77, 33,274.85 and 13,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.77, 33,274.85 and 13,358.10 is: 18,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.77 : 33,274.85 = 13,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.77/33,274.85 = 13,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.77x = 33,274.85 × 13,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.77x = 444,488,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,488,706.99/24,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,433.75

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