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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.11, 33,377.73 and 13,575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.11, 33,377.73 and 13,575.69 is: 18,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.11 : 33,377.73 = 13,575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.11/33,377.73 = 13,575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.11x = 33,377.73 × 13,575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.11x = 453,125,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,125,715.38/24,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.41

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