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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.18, 33,619.95 and 13,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.18, 33,619.95 and 13,184.18 is: 18,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.18 : 33,619.95 = 13,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.18/33,619.95 = 13,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.18x = 33,619.95 × 13,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.18x = 443,251,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,251,472.39/24,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.25

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