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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.56, 33,616.14 and 13,181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.56, 33,616.14 and 13,181.56 is: 18,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.56 : 33,616.14 = 13,181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.56/33,616.14 = 13,181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.56x = 33,616.14 × 13,181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.56x = 443,113,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,113,166.38/24,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.52

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