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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.98, 33,379.89 and 13,577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.98, 33,379.89 and 13,577.54 is: 18,735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.98 : 33,379.89 = 13,577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.98/33,379.89 = 13,577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.98x = 33,379.89 × 13,577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.98x = 453,216,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,216,791.67/24,189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.72

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