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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.55, 33,636.96 and 13,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.55, 33,636.96 and 13,196.55 is: 18,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.55 : 33,636.96 = 13,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.55/33,636.96 = 13,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.55x = 33,636.96 × 13,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.55x = 443,891,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,891,824.49/24,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.28

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