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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.56, 33,614.76 and 13,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.56, 33,614.76 and 13,180.56 is: 18,189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.56 : 33,614.76 = 13,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.56/33,614.76 = 13,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.56x = 33,614.76 × 13,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.56x = 443,061,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,061,361.07/24,358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.14

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