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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.38, 33,628.46 and 13,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.38, 33,628.46 and 13,190.38 is: 18,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.38 : 33,628.46 = 13,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.38/33,628.46 = 13,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.38x = 33,628.46 × 13,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.38x = 443,571,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,571,998.07/24,368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.77

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