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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.72, 33,358.99 and 13,417.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.72, 33,358.99 and 13,417.61 is: 18,517.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.72 : 33,358.99 = 13,417.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.72/33,358.99 = 13,417.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.72x = 33,358.99 × 13,417.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.72x = 447,597,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,597,836.46/24,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,517.41

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