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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368, 33,627.84 and 13,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368, 33,627.84 and 13,190.08 is: 18,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368 : 33,627.84 = 13,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368/33,627.84 = 13,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368x = 33,627.84 × 13,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368x = 443,553,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,553,899.83/24,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.31

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