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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,387.77, 33,655.08 and 13,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,387.77, 33,655.08 and 13,209.77 is: 18,229.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,387.77 : 33,655.08 = 13,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,387.77/33,655.08 = 13,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,387.77x = 33,655.08 × 13,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,387.77x = 444,575,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,575,999.81/24,387.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.46

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