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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,555.39, 33,886.44 and 13,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,555.39, 33,886.44 and 13,377.39 is: 18,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,555.39 : 33,886.44 = 13,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,555.39/33,886.44 = 13,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,555.39x = 33,886.44 × 13,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,555.39x = 453,312,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,312,123.59/24,555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,460.80

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