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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.84, 33,388.38 and 13,584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.84, 33,388.38 and 13,584.47 is: 18,746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.84 : 33,388.38 = 13,584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.84/33,388.38 = 13,584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.84x = 33,388.38 × 13,584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.84x = 453,563,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,563,446.46/24,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.29

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