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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.41, 33,358.56 and 13,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.41, 33,358.56 and 13,417.30 is: 18,516.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.41 : 33,358.56 = 13,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.41/33,358.56 = 13,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.41x = 33,358.56 × 13,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.41x = 447,581,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,581,606.75/24,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.98

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