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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.24, 33,380.88 and 13,578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.24, 33,380.88 and 13,578.40 is: 18,737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.24 : 33,380.88 = 13,578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.24/33,380.88 = 13,578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.24x = 33,380.88 × 13,578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.24x = 453,258,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,258,940.99/24,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.27

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