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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.92, 33,356.64 and 13,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.92, 33,356.64 and 13,416.60 is: 18,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.92 : 33,356.64 = 13,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.92/33,356.64 = 13,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.92x = 33,356.64 × 13,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.92x = 447,532,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,532,696.22/24,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,513.80

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