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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.86, 33,383.37 and 13,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.86, 33,383.37 and 13,580.52 is: 18,741.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.86 : 33,383.37 = 13,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.86/33,383.37 = 13,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.86x = 33,383.37 × 13,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.86x = 453,363,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,363,523.95/24,190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.11

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