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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,331.74, 33,577.74 and 13,153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,331.74, 33,577.74 and 13,153.74 is: 18,152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,331.74 : 33,577.74 = 13,153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,331.74/33,577.74 = 13,153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,331.74x = 33,577.74 × 13,153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,331.74x = 441,672,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,672,861.75/24,331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.13

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