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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,355.28, 33,610.32 and 13,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,355.28, 33,610.32 and 13,177.28 is: 18,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,355.28 : 33,610.32 = 13,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,355.28/33,610.32 = 13,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,355.28x = 33,610.32 × 13,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,355.28x = 442,892,597.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,892,597.53/24,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.66

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