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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.72, 33,278.73 and 13,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.72, 33,278.73 and 13,359.97 is: 18,436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.72 : 33,278.73 = 13,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.72/33,278.73 = 13,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.72x = 33,278.73 × 13,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.72x = 444,602,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,602,668.04/24,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.22

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