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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.81, 33,392.11 and 13,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.81, 33,392.11 and 13,587.89 is: 18,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.81 : 33,392.11 = 13,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.81/33,392.11 = 13,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.81x = 33,392.11 × 13,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.81x = 453,728,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,728,317.55/24,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.80

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