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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,161.73, 33,343.11 and 13,551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,161.73, 33,343.11 and 13,551.59 is: 18,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,161.73 : 33,343.11 = 13,551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,161.73/33,343.11 = 13,551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,161.73x = 33,343.11 × 13,551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,161.73x = 451,852,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,852,051.85/24,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.15

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