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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.08, 33,779.82 and 13,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.08, 33,779.82 and 13,300.08 is: 18,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.08 : 33,779.82 = 13,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.08/33,779.82 = 13,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.08x = 33,779.82 × 13,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.08x = 449,274,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,274,308.39/24,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.15

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