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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.68, 33,641.36 and 13,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.68, 33,641.36 and 13,199.68 is: 18,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.68 : 33,641.36 = 13,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.68/33,641.36 = 13,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.68x = 33,641.36 × 13,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.68x = 444,055,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,055,186.76/24,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.65

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