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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.36, 33,357.05 and 13,561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.36, 33,357.05 and 13,561.77 is: 18,715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.36 : 33,357.05 = 13,561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.36/33,357.05 = 13,561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.36x = 33,357.05 × 13,561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.36x = 452,380,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,380,639.98/24,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,715.56

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