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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.78, 33,279.98 and 13,362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.78, 33,279.98 and 13,362.35 is: 18,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.78 : 33,279.98 = 13,362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.78/33,279.98 = 13,362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.78x = 33,279.98 × 13,362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.78x = 444,698,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,698,740.75/24,117.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,438.63

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