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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.20, 33,625.35 and 13,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.20, 33,625.35 and 13,188.20 is: 18,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.20 : 33,625.35 = 13,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.20/33,625.35 = 13,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.20x = 33,625.35 × 13,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.20x = 443,457,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,457,672.74/24,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.71

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