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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.16, 33,373.68 and 13,575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.16, 33,373.68 and 13,575.68 is: 18,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.16 : 33,373.68 = 13,575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.16/33,373.68 = 13,575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.16x = 33,373.68 × 13,575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.16x = 453,070,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,070,400.10/24,186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,732.63

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