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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,368.58, 33,628.86 and 13,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,368.58, 33,628.86 and 13,190.58 is: 18,203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,368.58 : 33,628.86 = 13,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,368.58/33,628.86 = 13,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,368.58x = 33,628.86 × 13,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,368.58x = 443,584,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,584,168.14/24,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.12

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