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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.61, 33,277.40 and 13,359.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.61, 33,277.40 and 13,359.05 is: 18,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.61 : 33,277.40 = 13,359.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.61/33,277.40 = 13,359.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.61x = 33,277.40 × 13,359.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.61x = 444,554,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554,317.48/24,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,435.06

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