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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.78, 33,803.07 and 13,316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.78, 33,803.07 and 13,316.78 is: 18,377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.78 : 33,803.07 = 13,316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.78/33,803.07 = 13,316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.78x = 33,803.07 × 13,316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.78x = 450,148,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,148,046.51/24,494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.31

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