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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,077.78, 33,227.42 and 13,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,077.78, 33,227.42 and 13,466.73 is: 18,584.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,077.78 : 33,227.42 = 13,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,077.78/33,227.42 = 13,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,077.78x = 33,227.42 × 13,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,077.78x = 447,464,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,464,626.40/24,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.14

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