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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.72, 33,356.46 and 13,415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.72, 33,356.46 and 13,415.97 is: 18,513.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.72 : 33,356.46 = 13,415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.72/33,356.46 = 13,415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.72x = 33,356.46 × 13,415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.72x = 447,509,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,509,132.06/24,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.75

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