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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.26, 33,356.22 and 13,560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.26, 33,356.22 and 13,560.89 is: 18,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.26 : 33,356.22 = 13,560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.26/33,356.22 = 13,560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.26x = 33,356.22 × 13,560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.26x = 452,340,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,340,030.24/24,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,713.96

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