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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.26, 33,615.76 and 13,181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.26, 33,615.76 and 13,181.26 is: 18,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.26 : 33,615.76 = 13,181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.26/33,615.76 = 13,181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.26x = 33,615.76 × 13,181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.26x = 443,098,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,098,072.66/24,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.13

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