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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.53, 33,356.55 and 13,561.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.53, 33,356.55 and 13,561.13 is: 18,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.53 : 33,356.55 = 13,561.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.53/33,356.55 = 13,561.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.53x = 33,356.55 × 13,561.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.53x = 452,352,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,352,344.12/24,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.27

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