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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.98, 33,357.30 and 13,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.98, 33,357.30 and 13,562.60 is: 18,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.98 : 33,357.30 = 13,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.98/33,357.30 = 13,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.98x = 33,357.30 × 13,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.98x = 452,411,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,411,716.98/24,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.37

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