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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,133.62, 33,305.72 and 13,378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,133.62, 33,305.72 and 13,378.29 is: 18,462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,133.62 : 33,305.72 = 13,378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,133.62/33,305.72 = 13,378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,133.62x = 33,305.72 × 13,378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,133.62x = 445,573,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,573,580.82/24,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.77

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