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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.78, 33,242.55 and 13,478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.78, 33,242.55 and 13,478.62 is: 18,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.78 : 33,242.55 = 13,478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.78/33,242.55 = 13,478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.78x = 33,242.55 × 13,478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.78x = 448,063,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,063,699.28/24,088.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.51

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