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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.06, 33,618.26 and 13,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.06, 33,618.26 and 13,183.06 is: 18,192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.06 : 33,618.26 = 13,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.06/33,618.26 = 13,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.06x = 33,618.26 × 13,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.06x = 443,191,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,191,538.68/24,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.62

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