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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.78, 33,565.44 and 13,144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.78, 33,565.44 and 13,144.78 is: 18,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.78 : 33,565.44 = 13,144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.78/33,565.44 = 13,144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.78x = 33,565.44 × 13,144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.78x = 441,210,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,210,341.71/24,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,139.80

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