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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.78, 33,605.49 and 13,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.78, 33,605.49 and 13,173.78 is: 18,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.78 : 33,605.49 = 13,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.78/33,605.49 = 13,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.78x = 33,605.49 × 13,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.78x = 442,711,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,711,332.05/24,351.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.83

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