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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.75, 33,358.96 and 13,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.75, 33,358.96 and 13,563.16 is: 18,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.75 : 33,358.96 = 13,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.75/33,358.96 = 13,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.75x = 33,358.96 × 13,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.75x = 452,453,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,453,071.26/24,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.49

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