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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.27, 33,354.47 and 13,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.27, 33,354.47 and 13,414.52 is: 18,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.27 : 33,354.47 = 13,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.27/33,354.47 = 13,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.27x = 33,354.47 × 13,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.27x = 447,434,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,434,152.56/24,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.75

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