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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.70, 33,358.23 and 13,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.70, 33,358.23 and 13,562.37 is: 18,716.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.70 : 33,358.23 = 13,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.70/33,358.23 = 13,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.70x = 33,358.23 × 13,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.70x = 452,416,657.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,416,657.81/24,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.02

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