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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,155.79, 33,336.69 and 13,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,155.79, 33,336.69 and 13,404.10 is: 18,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,155.79 : 33,336.69 = 13,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,155.79/33,336.69 = 13,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,155.79x = 33,336.69 × 13,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,155.79x = 446,848,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,848,330.73/24,155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,498.60

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