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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.73, 33,352.05 and 13,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.73, 33,352.05 and 13,558.14 is: 18,710.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.73 : 33,352.05 = 13,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.73/33,352.05 = 13,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.73x = 33,352.05 × 13,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.73x = 452,191,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,191,763.19/24,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.56

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