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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.78, 33,777.90 and 13,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.78, 33,777.90 and 13,298.78 is: 18,352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.78 : 33,777.90 = 13,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.78/33,777.90 = 13,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.78x = 33,777.90 × 13,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.78x = 449,204,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,204,860.96/24,476.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.29

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