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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.46, 33,387.66 and 13,581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.46, 33,387.66 and 13,581.81 is: 18,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.46 : 33,387.66 = 13,581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.46/33,387.66 = 13,581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.46x = 33,387.66 × 13,581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.46x = 453,464,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,464,854.46/24,191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.83

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