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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.46, 33,381.84 and 13,577.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.46, 33,381.84 and 13,577.06 is: 18,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.46 : 33,381.84 = 13,577.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.46/33,381.84 = 13,577.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.46x = 33,381.84 × 13,577.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.46x = 453,227,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,227,244.59/24,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,738.11

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