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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,479.63, 33,782.09 and 13,301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,479.63, 33,782.09 and 13,301.63 is: 18,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,479.63 : 33,782.09 = 13,301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,479.63/33,782.09 = 13,301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,479.63x = 33,782.09 × 13,301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,479.63x = 449,356,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,356,626.39/24,479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.35

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