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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.78, 33,572.75 and 13,576.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.78, 33,572.75 and 13,576.91 is: 18,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.78 : 33,572.75 = 13,576.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.78/33,572.75 = 13,576.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.78x = 33,572.75 × 13,576.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.78x = 455,814,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,814,205.20/24,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.75

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