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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.08, 33,579.65 and 13,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.08, 33,579.65 and 13,155.08 is: 18,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.08 : 33,579.65 = 13,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.08/33,579.65 = 13,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.08x = 33,579.65 × 13,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.08x = 441,742,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,742,847.11/24,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.01

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