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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.06, 33,616.83 and 13,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.06, 33,616.83 and 13,182.06 is: 18,191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.06 : 33,616.83 = 13,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.06/33,616.83 = 13,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.06x = 33,616.83 × 13,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.06x = 443,139,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,139,070.07/24,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.21

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