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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.28, 33,618.60 and 13,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.28, 33,618.60 and 13,183.28 is: 18,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.28 : 33,618.60 = 13,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.28/33,618.60 = 13,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.28x = 33,618.60 × 13,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.28x = 443,203,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,203,417.01/24,361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,192.94

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