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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.26, 33,617.14 and 13,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.26, 33,617.14 and 13,182.26 is: 18,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.26 : 33,617.14 = 13,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.26/33,617.14 = 13,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.26x = 33,617.14 × 13,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.26x = 443,149,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,149,879.94/24,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.51

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