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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.97, 33,377.91 and 13,576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.97, 33,377.91 and 13,576.78 is: 18,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.97 : 33,377.91 = 13,576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.97/33,377.91 = 13,576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.97x = 33,377.91 × 13,576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.97x = 453,164,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,164,540.93/24,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.90

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