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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,352.08, 33,605.82 and 13,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,352.08, 33,605.82 and 13,174.08 is: 18,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,352.08 : 33,605.82 = 13,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,352.08/33,605.82 = 13,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,352.08x = 33,605.82 × 13,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,352.08x = 442,725,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,725,761.15/24,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.20

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