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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.68, 33,378.90 and 13,577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.68, 33,378.90 and 13,577.40 is: 18,736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.68 : 33,378.90 = 13,577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.68/33,378.90 = 13,577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.68x = 33,378.90 × 13,577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.68x = 453,198,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,198,676.86/24,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.76

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