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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.70, 33,616.49 and 13,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.70, 33,616.49 and 13,181.70 is: 18,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.70 : 33,616.49 = 13,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.70/33,616.49 = 13,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.70x = 33,616.49 × 13,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.70x = 443,122,546.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,122,546.39/24,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.80

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