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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.08, 33,637.46 and 13,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.08, 33,637.46 and 13,197 is: 18,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.08 : 33,637.46 = 13,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.08/33,637.46 = 13,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.08x = 33,637.46 × 13,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.08x = 443,913,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,913,559.62/24,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.78

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