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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.43, 33,477.77 and 13,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.43, 33,477.77 and 13,504.13 is: 18,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.43 : 33,477.77 = 13,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.43/33,477.77 = 13,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.43x = 33,477.77 × 13,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.43x = 452,088,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,088,150.10/24,259.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.56

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