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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.38, 33,618.81 and 13,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.38, 33,618.81 and 13,183.38 is: 18,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.38 : 33,618.81 = 13,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.38/33,618.81 = 13,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.38x = 33,618.81 × 13,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.38x = 443,209,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,209,547.38/24,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.12

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