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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.08, 33,277.70 and 13,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.08, 33,277.70 and 13,507.16 is: 18,637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.08 : 33,277.70 = 13,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.08/33,277.70 = 13,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.08x = 33,277.70 × 13,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.08x = 449,487,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,487,218.33/24,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.71

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