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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.36, 33,355.67 and 13,560.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.36, 33,355.67 and 13,560.77 is: 18,714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.36 : 33,355.67 = 13,560.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.36/33,355.67 = 13,560.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.36x = 33,355.67 × 13,560.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.36x = 452,328,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,328,584.65/24,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.19

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