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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.69, 33,779.41 and 13,299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.69, 33,779.41 and 13,299.69 is: 18,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.69 : 33,779.41 = 13,299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.69/33,779.41 = 13,299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.69x = 33,779.41 × 13,299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.69x = 449,255,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,255,681.38/24,477.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.68

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