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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.68, 33,630.30 and 13,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.68, 33,630.30 and 13,191.68 is: 18,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.68 : 33,630.30 = 13,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.68/33,630.30 = 13,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.68x = 33,630.30 × 13,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.68x = 443,640,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,640,155.90/24,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.60

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