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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.78, 33,579.18 and 13,154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.78, 33,579.18 and 13,154.78 is: 18,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.78 : 33,579.18 = 13,154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.78/33,579.18 = 13,154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.78x = 33,579.18 × 13,154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.78x = 441,726,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,726,725.48/24,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.57

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