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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.84, 33,393 and 13,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.84, 33,393 and 13,587.44 is: 18,750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.84 : 33,393 = 13,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.84/33,393 = 13,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.84x = 33,393 × 13,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.84x = 453,725,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,725,383.92/24,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.66

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