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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.70, 33,617.87 and 13,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.70, 33,617.87 and 13,182.70 is: 18,192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.70 : 33,617.87 = 13,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.70/33,617.87 = 13,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.70x = 33,617.87 × 13,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.70x = 443,174,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,174,294.85/24,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.18

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