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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.78, 33,711.66 and 13,250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.78, 33,711.66 and 13,250.78 is: 18,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.78 : 33,711.66 = 13,250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.78/33,711.66 = 13,250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.78x = 33,711.66 × 13,250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.78x = 446,705,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,705,790.09/24,428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.05

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