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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.07, 33,571.89 and 13,574.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.07, 33,571.89 and 13,574.34 is: 18,733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.07 : 33,571.89 = 13,574.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.07/33,571.89 = 13,574.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.07x = 33,571.89 × 13,574.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.07x = 455,716,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,716,249.30/24,326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.66

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