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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.35, 33,358.47 and 13,417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.35, 33,358.47 and 13,417.23 is: 18,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.35 : 33,358.47 = 13,417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.35/33,358.47 = 13,417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.35x = 33,358.47 × 13,417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.35x = 447,578,383.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,578,383.42/24,171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.90

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