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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,364.16, 33,622.55 and 13,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,364.16, 33,622.55 and 13,186.16 is: 18,196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,364.16 : 33,622.55 = 13,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,364.16/33,622.55 = 13,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,364.16x = 33,622.55 × 13,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,364.16x = 443,352,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,352,257.98/24,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.90

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