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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.12, 33,377 and 13,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.12, 33,377 and 13,576.72 is: 18,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.12 : 33,377 = 13,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.12/33,377 = 13,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.12x = 33,377 × 13,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.12x = 453,150,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,150,183.44/24,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.96

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