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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.78, 33,709.59 and 13,818.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.78, 33,709.59 and 13,818.03 is: 19,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.78 : 33,709.59 = 13,818.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.78/33,709.59 = 13,818.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.78x = 33,709.59 × 13,818.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.78x = 465,800,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,800,125.91/24,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.24

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