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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.91, 33,616.69 and 13,181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.91, 33,616.69 and 13,181.91 is: 18,191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.91 : 33,616.69 = 13,181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.91/33,616.69 = 13,181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.91x = 33,616.69 × 13,181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.91x = 443,132,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,132,023.06/24,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.04

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