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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,362.76, 33,620.59 and 13,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,362.76, 33,620.59 and 13,184.76 is: 18,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,362.76 : 33,620.59 = 13,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,362.76/33,620.59 = 13,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,362.76x = 33,620.59 × 13,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,362.76x = 443,279,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,279,410.21/24,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,194.96

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