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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.72, 33,382.38 and 13,579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.72, 33,382.38 and 13,579.53 is: 18,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.72 : 33,382.38 = 13,579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.72/33,382.38 = 13,579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.72x = 33,382.38 × 13,579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.72x = 453,317,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,317,030.68/24,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,740.07

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