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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.74, 33,579.12 and 13,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.74, 33,579.12 and 13,154.74 is: 18,153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.74 : 33,579.12 = 13,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.74/33,579.12 = 13,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.74x = 33,579.12 × 13,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.74x = 441,724,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,724,593.03/24,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.51

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