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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.94, 33,779.76 and 13,299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.94, 33,779.76 and 13,299.94 is: 18,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.94 : 33,779.76 = 13,299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.94/33,779.76 = 13,299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.94x = 33,779.76 × 13,299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.94x = 449,268,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,268,696.77/24,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.03

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