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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.27, 33,227.37 and 13,322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.27, 33,227.37 and 13,322.87 is: 18,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.27 : 33,227.37 = 13,322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.27/33,227.37 = 13,322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.27x = 33,227.37 × 13,322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.27x = 442,683,764.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,683,764.82/24,078.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,385.20

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