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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.78, 33,627.65 and 13,189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.78, 33,627.65 and 13,189.78 is: 18,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.78 : 33,627.65 = 13,189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.78/33,627.65 = 13,189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.78x = 33,627.65 × 13,189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.78x = 443,541,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,541,281.50/24,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.96

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