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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.84, 33,351.48 and 13,557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.84, 33,351.48 and 13,557.47 is: 18,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.84 : 33,351.48 = 13,557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.84/33,351.48 = 13,557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.84x = 33,351.48 × 13,557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.84x = 452,161,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,161,689.56/24,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.23

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