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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355, 33,609.90 and 13,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355, 33,609.90 and 13,177 is: 18,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355 : 33,609.90 = 13,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355/33,609.90 = 13,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355x = 33,609.90 × 13,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355x = 442,877,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,877,652.30/24,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.26

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