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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.08, 33,636.08 and 13,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.08, 33,636.08 and 13,196 is: 18,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.08 : 33,636.08 = 13,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.08/33,636.08 = 13,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.08x = 33,636.08 × 13,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.08x = 443,861,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,861,711.68/24,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.40

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