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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.98, 33,359.22 and 13,563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.98, 33,359.22 and 13,563.33 is: 18,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.98 : 33,359.22 = 13,563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.98/33,359.22 = 13,563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.98x = 33,359.22 × 13,563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.98x = 452,462,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,462,109.40/24,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.68

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