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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.57, 33,357.62 and 13,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.57, 33,357.62 and 13,416.81 is: 18,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.57 : 33,357.62 = 13,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.57/33,357.62 = 13,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.57x = 33,357.62 × 13,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.57x = 447,552,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,552,883.13/24,172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.91

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