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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.78, 37,290.74 and 13,178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.78, 37,290.74 and 13,178.31 is: 19,761.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.78 : 37,290.74 = 13,178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.78/37,290.74 = 13,178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.78x = 37,290.74 × 13,178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.78x = 491,428,865.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,428,865.96/24,867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.67

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