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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.08, 33,640.50 and 13,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.08, 33,640.50 and 13,199.08 is: 18,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.08 : 33,640.50 = 13,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.08/33,640.50 = 13,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.08x = 33,640.50 × 13,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.08x = 444,023,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,023,650.74/24,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.80

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