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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.51, 33,226.94 and 13,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.51, 33,226.94 and 13,322.76 is: 18,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.51 : 33,226.94 = 13,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.51/33,226.94 = 13,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.51x = 33,226.94 × 13,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.51x = 442,674,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,674,455.86/24,078.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,384.63

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