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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.78, 33,929.70 and 13,408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.78, 33,929.70 and 13,408.78 is: 18,504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.78 : 33,929.70 = 13,408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.78/33,929.70 = 13,408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.78x = 33,929.70 × 13,408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.78x = 454,955,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,955,882.77/24,586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,504.09

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