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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,365.82, 33,624.85 and 13,187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,365.82, 33,624.85 and 13,187.82 is: 18,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,365.82 : 33,624.85 = 13,187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,365.82/33,624.85 = 13,187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,365.82x = 33,624.85 × 13,187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,365.82x = 443,438,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,438,436.36/24,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.20

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