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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.58, 33,635.76 and 13,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.58, 33,635.76 and 13,195.58 is: 18,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.58 : 33,635.76 = 13,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.58/33,635.76 = 13,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.58x = 33,635.76 × 13,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.58x = 443,843,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,843,361.94/24,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.02

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