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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.70, 33,375.81 and 13,574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.70, 33,375.81 and 13,574.28 is: 18,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.70 : 33,375.81 = 13,574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.70/33,375.81 = 13,574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.70x = 33,375.81 × 13,574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.70x = 453,052,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,052,590.17/24,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.48

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