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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.12, 33,381.93 and 13,578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.12, 33,381.93 and 13,578.72 is: 18,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.12 : 33,381.93 = 13,578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.12/33,381.93 = 13,578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.12x = 33,381.93 × 13,578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.12x = 453,283,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,283,880.53/24,191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.61

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