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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.20, 33,618.56 and 13,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.20, 33,618.56 and 13,183.20 is: 18,192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.20 : 33,618.56 = 13,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.20/33,618.56 = 13,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.20x = 33,618.56 × 13,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.20x = 443,200,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,200,200.19/24,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.87

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