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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.17, 33,579.96 and 13,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.17, 33,579.96 and 13,577.68 is: 18,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.17 : 33,579.96 = 13,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.17/33,579.96 = 13,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.17x = 33,579.96 × 13,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.17x = 455,937,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,937,867.34/24,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,737.30

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