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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,185.97, 33,376.53 and 13,575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,185.97, 33,376.53 and 13,575.78 is: 18,734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,185.97 : 33,376.53 = 13,575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,185.97/33,376.53 = 13,575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,185.97x = 33,376.53 × 13,575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,185.97x = 453,112,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,112,428.44/24,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,734.52

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