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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,495.08, 33,803.14 and 13,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,495.08, 33,803.14 and 13,317 is: 18,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,495.08 : 33,803.14 = 13,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,495.08/33,803.14 = 13,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,495.08x = 33,803.14 × 13,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,495.08x = 450,156,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,156,415.38/24,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.42

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