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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373.74, 33,635.70 and 13,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373.74, 33,635.70 and 13,195.74 is: 18,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373.74 : 33,635.70 = 13,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373.74/33,635.70 = 13,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373.74x = 33,635.70 × 13,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373.74x = 443,847,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,847,951.92/24,373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.09

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