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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.28, 33,611.70 and 13,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.28, 33,611.70 and 13,178.28 is: 18,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.28 : 33,611.70 = 13,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.28/33,611.70 = 13,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.28x = 33,611.70 × 13,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.28x = 442,944,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,944,393.88/24,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,186.04

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