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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,374.76, 33,637.18 and 13,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,374.76, 33,637.18 and 13,196.76 is: 18,211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,374.76 : 33,637.18 = 13,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,374.76/33,637.18 = 13,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,374.76x = 33,637.18 × 13,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,374.76x = 443,901,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,901,791.54/24,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.53

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