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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.78, 33,159.74 and 13,418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.78, 33,159.74 and 13,418.41 is: 18,517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.78 : 33,159.74 = 13,418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.78/33,159.74 = 13,418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.78x = 33,159.74 × 13,418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.78x = 444,950,986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,950,986.81/24,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.42

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