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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,115.97, 33,279.08 and 13,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,115.97, 33,279.08 and 13,360.22 is: 18,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,115.97 : 33,279.08 = 13,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,115.97/33,279.08 = 13,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,115.97x = 33,279.08 × 13,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,115.97x = 444,615,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,615,597.00/24,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.56

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