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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.81, 33,238.79 and 13,184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.81, 33,238.79 and 13,184.87 is: 18,194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.81 : 33,238.79 = 13,184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.81/33,238.79 = 13,184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.81x = 33,238.79 × 13,184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.81x = 438,248,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248,991.88/24,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.57

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