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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.78, 33,652.38 and 13,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.78, 33,652.38 and 13,207.78 is: 18,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.78 : 33,652.38 = 13,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.78/33,652.38 = 13,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.78x = 33,652.38 × 13,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.78x = 444,473,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,473,231.52/24,385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.74

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