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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.78, 33,626.16 and 13,188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.78, 33,626.16 and 13,188.78 is: 18,200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.78 : 33,626.16 = 13,188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.78/33,626.16 = 13,188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.78x = 33,626.16 × 13,188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.78x = 443,488,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,488,026.48/24,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.52

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