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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.26, 33,614.40 and 13,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.26, 33,614.40 and 13,180.26 is: 18,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.26 : 33,614.40 = 13,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.26/33,614.40 = 13,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.26x = 33,614.40 × 13,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.26x = 443,046,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,046,531.74/24,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.76

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