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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,360.76, 33,617.83 and 13,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,360.76, 33,617.83 and 13,182.76 is: 18,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,360.76 : 33,617.83 = 13,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,360.76/33,617.83 = 13,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,360.76x = 33,617.83 × 13,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,360.76x = 443,175,784.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,175,784.61/24,360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.20

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