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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.24, 33,358.28 and 13,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.24, 33,358.28 and 13,562.16 is: 18,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.24 : 33,358.28 = 13,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.24/33,358.28 = 13,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.24x = 33,358.28 × 13,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.24x = 452,410,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,410,330.68/24,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.11

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