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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.70, 33,358.90 and 13,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.70, 33,358.90 and 13,563.12 is: 18,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.70 : 33,358.90 = 13,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.70/33,358.90 = 13,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.70x = 33,358.90 × 13,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.70x = 452,450,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,450,655.63/24,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.42

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