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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.74, 33,351.93 and 13,558.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.74, 33,351.93 and 13,558.74 is: 18,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.74 : 33,351.93 = 13,558.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.74/33,351.93 = 13,558.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.74x = 33,351.93 × 13,558.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.74x = 452,210,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,210,147.37/24,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.76

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