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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.54, 33,351 and 13,556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.54, 33,351 and 13,556.94 is: 18,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.54 : 33,351 = 13,556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.54/33,351 = 13,556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.54x = 33,351 × 13,556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.54x = 452,137,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,137,505.94/24,167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,708.46

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