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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.66, 33,229.52 and 13,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.66, 33,229.52 and 13,323.34 is: 18,386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.66 : 33,229.52 = 13,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.66/33,229.52 = 13,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.66x = 33,229.52 × 13,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.66x = 442,728,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,728,193.00/24,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.75

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