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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.96, 33,626.37 and 13,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.96, 33,626.37 and 13,188.96 is: 18,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.96 : 33,626.37 = 13,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.96/33,626.37 = 13,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.96x = 33,626.37 × 13,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.96x = 443,496,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,496,848.88/24,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.75

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