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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,478.69, 33,780.79 and 13,300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,478.69, 33,780.79 and 13,300.69 is: 18,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,478.69 : 33,780.79 = 13,300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,478.69/33,780.79 = 13,300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,478.69x = 33,780.79 × 13,300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,478.69x = 449,307,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,307,815.75/24,478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.06

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