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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.38, 33,625.70 and 13,188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.38, 33,625.70 and 13,188.38 is: 18,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.38 : 33,625.70 = 13,188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.38/33,625.70 = 13,188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.38x = 33,625.70 × 13,188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.38x = 443,468,324.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,468,324.75/24,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.01

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