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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.88, 33,619.39 and 13,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.88, 33,619.39 and 13,183.88 is: 18,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.88 : 33,619.39 = 13,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.88/33,619.39 = 13,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.88x = 33,619.39 × 13,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.88x = 443,233,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,233,802.38/24,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.75

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