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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.64, 33,779.13 and 13,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.64, 33,779.13 and 13,299.64 is: 18,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.64 : 33,779.13 = 13,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.64/33,779.13 = 13,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.64x = 33,779.13 × 13,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.64x = 449,250,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,250,268.51/24,477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.50

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