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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.53, 33,357.57 and 13,416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.53, 33,357.57 and 13,416.77 is: 18,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.53 : 33,357.57 = 13,416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.53/33,357.57 = 13,416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.53x = 33,357.57 × 13,416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.53x = 447,550,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,550,677.66/24,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.85

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