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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.78, 33,623.42 and 13,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.78, 33,623.42 and 13,186.78 is: 18,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.78 : 33,623.42 = 13,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.78/33,623.42 = 13,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.78x = 33,623.42 × 13,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.78x = 443,384,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,384,642.39/24,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.77

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