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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.32, 33,353.71 and 13,558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.32, 33,353.71 and 13,558.94 is: 18,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.32 : 33,353.71 = 13,558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.32/33,353.71 = 13,558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.32x = 33,353.71 × 13,558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.32x = 452,240,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,240,952.67/24,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.36

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