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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478, 33,779.91 and 13,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478, 33,779.91 and 13,300 is: 18,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478 : 33,779.91 = 13,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478/33,779.91 = 13,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478x = 33,779.91 × 13,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478x = 449,272,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,272,803.00/24,478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.15

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