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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.19, 33,353.72 and 13,559.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.19, 33,353.72 and 13,559.05 is: 18,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.19 : 33,353.72 = 13,559.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.19/33,353.72 = 13,559.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.19x = 33,353.72 × 13,559.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.19x = 452,244,757.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,244,757.17/24,169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.62

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