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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,078.78, 33,228.80 and 13,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,078.78, 33,228.80 and 13,467.73 is: 18,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,078.78 : 33,228.80 = 13,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,078.78/33,228.80 = 13,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,078.78x = 33,228.80 × 13,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,078.78x = 447,516,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,516,506.62/24,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.51

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