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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.78, 33,895.26 and 13,383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.78, 33,895.26 and 13,383.78 is: 18,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.78 : 33,895.26 = 13,383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.78/33,895.26 = 13,383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.78x = 33,895.26 × 13,383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.78x = 453,646,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,646,702.88/24,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.62

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