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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.73, 33,582.54 and 13,580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.73, 33,582.54 and 13,580.91 is: 18,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.73 : 33,582.54 = 13,580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.73/33,582.54 = 13,580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.73x = 33,582.54 × 13,580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.73x = 456,081,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,081,453.31/24,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.23

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