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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.31, 33,619.94 and 13,184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.31, 33,619.94 and 13,184.31 is: 18,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.31 : 33,619.94 = 13,184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.31/33,619.94 = 13,184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.31x = 33,619.94 × 13,184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.31x = 443,255,645.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,255,645.22/24,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.32

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