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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.61, 33,355.92 and 13,561.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.61, 33,355.92 and 13,561.83 is: 18,714.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.61 : 33,355.92 = 13,561.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.61/33,355.92 = 13,561.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.61x = 33,355.92 × 13,561.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.61x = 452,367,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,367,149.75/24,171.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.81

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