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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.01, 33,357.28 and 13,561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.01, 33,357.28 and 13,561.41 is: 18,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.01 : 33,357.28 = 13,561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.01/33,357.28 = 13,561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.01x = 33,357.28 × 13,561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.01x = 452,371,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,371,750.56/24,172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.69

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