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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.76, 33,380.64 and 13,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.76, 33,380.64 and 13,577.76 is: 18,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.76 : 33,380.64 = 13,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.76/33,380.64 = 13,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.76x = 33,380.64 × 13,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.76x = 453,234,318.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,234,318.57/24,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.39

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