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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,365.78, 33,624.80 and 13,187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,365.78, 33,624.80 and 13,187.78 is: 18,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,365.78 : 33,624.80 = 13,187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,365.78/33,624.80 = 13,187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,365.78x = 33,624.80 × 13,187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,365.78x = 443,436,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,436,464.94/24,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.15

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