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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.27, 33,355.85 and 13,415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.27, 33,355.85 and 13,415.52 is: 18,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.27 : 33,355.85 = 13,415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.27/33,355.85 = 13,415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.27x = 33,355.85 × 13,415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.27x = 447,486,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,486,072.79/24,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.14

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