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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.92, 33,356.88 and 13,418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.92, 33,356.88 and 13,418.37 is: 18,516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.92 : 33,356.88 = 13,418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.92/33,356.88 = 13,418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.92x = 33,356.88 × 13,418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.92x = 447,594,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,594,957.89/24,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.38

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