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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.78, 33,629.03 and 13,190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.78, 33,629.03 and 13,190.78 is: 18,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.78 : 33,629.03 = 13,190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.78/33,629.03 = 13,190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.78x = 33,629.03 × 13,190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.78x = 443,593,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,593,136.34/24,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.34

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