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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.27, 33,356.47 and 13,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.27, 33,356.47 and 13,560.98 is: 18,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.27 : 33,356.47 = 13,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.27/33,356.47 = 13,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.27x = 33,356.47 × 13,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.27x = 452,346,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,346,221.86/24,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.21

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