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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.78, 33,882.84 and 13,374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.78, 33,882.84 and 13,374.78 is: 18,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.78 : 33,882.84 = 13,374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.78/33,882.84 = 13,374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.78x = 33,882.84 × 13,374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.78x = 453,175,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,175,530.78/24,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.20

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