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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.48, 33,616.16 and 13,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.48, 33,616.16 and 13,181.48 is: 18,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.48 : 33,616.16 = 13,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.48/33,616.16 = 13,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.48x = 33,616.16 × 13,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.48x = 443,110,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,110,740.72/24,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.48

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