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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.78, 33,638.58 and 13,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.78, 33,638.58 and 13,197.78 is: 18,212.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.78 : 33,638.58 = 13,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.78/33,638.58 = 13,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.78x = 33,638.58 × 13,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.78x = 443,954,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,954,578.35/24,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,212.94

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