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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,361.92, 33,619.41 and 13,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,361.92, 33,619.41 and 13,183.92 is: 18,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,361.92 : 33,619.41 = 13,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,361.92/33,619.41 = 13,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,361.92x = 33,619.41 × 13,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,361.92x = 443,235,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,235,611.89/24,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,193.79

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