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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.67, 33,616.35 and 13,181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.67, 33,616.35 and 13,181.67 is: 18,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.67 : 33,616.35 = 13,181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.67/33,616.35 = 13,181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.67x = 33,616.35 × 13,181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.67x = 443,119,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,119,632.30/24,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.71

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