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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.72, 33,382.62 and 13,581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.72, 33,382.62 and 13,581.24 is: 18,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.72 : 33,382.62 = 13,581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.72/33,382.62 = 13,581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.72x = 33,382.62 × 13,581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.72x = 453,377,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,377,374.05/24,189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.56

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