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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.78, 33,738.30 and 13,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.78, 33,738.30 and 13,269.78 is: 18,312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.78 : 33,738.30 = 13,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.78/33,738.30 = 13,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.78x = 33,738.30 × 13,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.78x = 447,699,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,699,818.57/24,447.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.49

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