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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.26, 33,371.73 and 13,575.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.26, 33,371.73 and 13,575.06 is: 18,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.26 : 33,371.73 = 13,575.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.26/33,371.73 = 13,575.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.26x = 33,371.73 × 13,575.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.26x = 453,023,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,023,237.05/24,184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.15

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