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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.77, 33,583.36 and 13,157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.77, 33,583.36 and 13,157.77 is: 18,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.77 : 33,583.36 = 13,157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.77/33,583.36 = 13,157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.77x = 33,583.36 × 13,157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.77x = 441,882,009.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,882,009.85/24,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,157.72

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