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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.22, 33,615.60 and 13,181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.22, 33,615.60 and 13,181.22 is: 18,190.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.22 : 33,615.60 = 13,181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.22/33,615.60 = 13,181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.22x = 33,615.60 × 13,181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.22x = 443,094,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,094,619.03/24,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.02

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