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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.08, 33,617.04 and 13,182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.08, 33,617.04 and 13,182.08 is: 18,191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.08 : 33,617.04 = 13,182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.08/33,617.04 = 13,182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.08x = 33,617.04 × 13,182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.08x = 443,142,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,142,510.64/24,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.34

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