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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.70, 33,357.94 and 13,417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.70, 33,357.94 and 13,417.56 is: 18,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.70 : 33,357.94 = 13,417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.70/33,357.94 = 13,417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.70x = 33,357.94 × 13,417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.70x = 447,582,127.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,582,127.88/24,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.02

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