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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.82, 33,351.64 and 13,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.82, 33,351.64 and 13,557.44 is: 18,709.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.82 : 33,351.64 = 13,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.82/33,351.64 = 13,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.82x = 33,351.64 × 13,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.82x = 452,162,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,162,858.20/24,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.29

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