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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.65, 33,356.73 and 13,561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.65, 33,356.73 and 13,561.25 is: 18,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.65 : 33,356.73 = 13,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.65/33,356.73 = 13,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.65x = 33,356.73 × 13,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.65x = 452,358,886.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,358,886.91/24,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.44

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