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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.20, 33,235.66 and 13,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.20, 33,235.66 and 13,182.28 is: 18,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.20 : 33,235.66 = 13,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.20/33,235.66 = 13,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.20x = 33,235.66 × 13,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.20x = 438,121,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,121,660.06/24,084.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.25

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