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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.41, 33,383.94 and 13,580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.41, 33,383.94 and 13,580.79 is: 18,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.41 : 33,383.94 = 13,580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.41/33,383.94 = 13,580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.41x = 33,383.94 × 13,580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.41x = 453,380,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,380,278.51/24,193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.83

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