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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.78, 33,689.67 and 13,234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.78, 33,689.67 and 13,234.78 is: 18,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.78 : 33,689.67 = 13,234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.78/33,689.67 = 13,234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.78x = 33,689.67 × 13,234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.78x = 445,875,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,875,370.72/24,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.01

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