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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.48, 33,351.08 and 13,557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.48, 33,351.08 and 13,557.42 is: 18,709.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.48 : 33,351.08 = 13,557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.48/33,351.08 = 13,557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.48x = 33,351.08 × 13,557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.48x = 452,154,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,154,531.23/24,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.22

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