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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.78, 33,238.92 and 13,478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.78, 33,238.92 and 13,478.05 is: 18,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.78 : 33,238.92 = 13,478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.78/33,238.92 = 13,478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.78x = 33,238.92 × 13,478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.78x = 447,995,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,995,825.71/24,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.70

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