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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,379.08, 33,642.98 and 13,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,379.08, 33,642.98 and 13,201 is: 18,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,379.08 : 33,642.98 = 13,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,379.08/33,642.98 = 13,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,379.08x = 33,642.98 × 13,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,379.08x = 444,120,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,120,978.98/24,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.30

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