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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.56, 33,353.76 and 13,558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.56, 33,353.76 and 13,558.96 is: 18,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.56 : 33,353.76 = 13,558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.56/33,353.76 = 13,558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.56x = 33,353.76 × 13,558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.56x = 452,242,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,242,297.69/24,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,711.23

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