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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.60, 33,377.67 and 13,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.60, 33,377.67 and 13,577.22 is: 18,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.60 : 33,377.67 = 13,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.60/33,377.67 = 13,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.60x = 33,377.67 × 13,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.60x = 453,175,968.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,175,968.68/24,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.65

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