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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.72, 33,578.42 and 13,577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.72, 33,578.42 and 13,577.87 is: 18,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.72 : 33,578.42 = 13,577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.72/33,578.42 = 13,577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.72x = 33,578.42 × 13,577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.72x = 455,923,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,923,437.62/24,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.06

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