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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.14, 33,356.04 and 13,560.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.14, 33,356.04 and 13,560.75 is: 18,713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.14 : 33,356.04 = 13,560.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.14/33,356.04 = 13,560.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.14x = 33,356.04 × 13,560.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.14x = 452,332,868.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,332,868.58/24,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.76

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