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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.24, 33,359.66 and 13,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.24, 33,359.66 and 13,563.16 is: 18,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.24 : 33,359.66 = 13,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.24/33,359.66 = 13,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.24x = 33,359.66 × 13,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.24x = 452,462,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,462,406.13/24,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.49

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