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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.25, 33,611.63 and 13,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.25, 33,611.63 and 13,178.25 is: 18,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.25 : 33,611.63 = 13,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.25/33,611.63 = 13,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.25x = 33,611.63 × 13,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.25x = 442,942,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,942,463.05/24,356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,185.99

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