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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.38, 33,382.77 and 13,580.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.38, 33,382.77 and 13,580.09 is: 18,740.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.38 : 33,382.77 = 13,580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.38/33,382.77 = 13,580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.38x = 33,382.77 × 13,580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.38x = 453,340,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,340,928.40/24,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,740.55

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