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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.46, 33,391.48 and 13,587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.46, 33,391.48 and 13,587.50 is: 18,752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.46 : 33,391.48 = 13,587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.46/33,391.48 = 13,587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.46x = 33,391.48 × 13,587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.46x = 453,706,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,706,734.50/24,194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,752.51

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