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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.86, 33,357.63 and 13,563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.86, 33,357.63 and 13,563.09 is: 18,716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.86 : 33,357.63 = 13,563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.86/33,357.63 = 13,563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.86x = 33,357.63 × 13,563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.86x = 452,432,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,432,537.88/24,172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,716.55

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