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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.38, 33,579.97 and 13,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.38, 33,579.97 and 13,155.38 is: 18,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.38 : 33,579.97 = 13,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.38/33,579.97 = 13,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.38x = 33,579.97 × 13,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.38x = 441,757,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,757,190.88/24,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,154.37

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