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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.50, 33,778.96 and 13,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.50, 33,778.96 and 13,299.50 is: 18,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.50 : 33,778.96 = 13,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.50/33,778.96 = 13,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.50x = 33,778.96 × 13,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.50x = 449,243,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,243,278.52/24,477.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.32

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