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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,116.78, 33,278.60 and 13,361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,116.78, 33,278.60 and 13,361.35 is: 18,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,116.78 : 33,278.60 = 13,361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,116.78/33,278.60 = 13,361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,116.78x = 33,278.60 × 13,361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,116.78x = 444,646,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,646,855.72/24,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.24

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