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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.62, 33,360.30 and 13,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.62, 33,360.30 and 13,418.96 is: 18,520.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.62 : 33,360.30 = 13,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.62/33,360.30 = 13,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.62x = 33,360.30 × 13,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.62x = 447,660,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,660,364.49/24,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.09

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