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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,191.61, 33,384.40 and 13,581.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,191.61, 33,384.40 and 13,581.26 is: 18,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,191.61 : 33,384.40 = 13,581.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,191.61/33,384.40 = 13,581.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,191.61x = 33,384.40 × 13,581.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,191.61x = 453,402,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,402,265.85/24,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,742.13

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